Important Resources from ASHE
Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities (2006 edition)
Published by the American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health and the Facility Guidelines Institute, with assistance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Guidelines is available from ASHE at a member price. This book is the reference used when planning health care facility construction and renovation. Authorities in 42 states, the Joint Commission, and several federal agencies cite the Guidelines as a reference code or standard when reviewing, approving, and financing plans and when surveying, licensing, certifying, or accrediting completed facilities. Make sure your facility meets code and standard requirements. (320 pages)
To order, call 800-242-2626 and request catalog number 055370. ASHE, AORN, or APIC member: $98.00 Nonmember: $140
Two errata sheets have been released for the 2006 edition of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. The errata sheets are available below:
ASHE Fire, Electrical, & Life Safety Compendium
The 2006 edition is an easy-to-use reference book that gives you one source for fire, electrical, and life safety requirements relevant to health care facilities in a variety of safety documents. Written by Burton Klein, this book is logically organized and easy to use and provides important information such as where to find an explanation of more than 60 NFPA documents that could be applied to health care facilities; what you need to know about rehab projects; and why you need more than NFPA 101 and 99 and the National Electrical Code to make sure you've covered all the bases for your new building. Order your copy today! This is the only publication that provides comprehensive information on the fire. electrical, and life safety requirements of all codes and standards.
Catalog number: 055561 $65.00 ASHE member $85.00 nonmember
Introduction to Health Care Planning, Design and Construction
This book is designed for the architect, administrator, or trustee of an acute care hospital or long-term care or other licensed type of health care facility who is inexperienced in the building design and construction process. It provides an overview of the PDC process and is not intended for the more experienced professional.
Catalog number: 043129 $35.00 Member/Nonmember
CDC "Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities"
ASHE is pleased to present the full text version of CDC's "Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities" in a bound book. Topics covered in this publication include indoor air quality, construction, ventilation in specialized care areas, water quality, water quality in hemodialysis settings, cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces, pest control, principles of environmental sampling, laundry and bedding, animals in health care, and regulated medical waste. This 2003 document contains the background, recommendations, full bibliography, appendices, numerous tables, boxes, and figures, and is indexed for easy use. The guideline was prepared by CDC in collaboration with the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC). Facility managers, engineers, infection control professionals, hospital epidemiologists, and administrators will find this publication a useful resource for disease prevention in the environment of care.
Copies are available at $40.00 to both members and nonmembers. This book can be ordered by calling 312-242-2626 and requesting item number 055180.
Space Planner Tool Kit (2002 edition)
This space-planning tool is ideal for hospital planners, facilities managers, programmers, consultants, administrators, and other health care managers who need help with analysis of physical space needs, master planning, and project initiation in health care environments. This program allows you to analyze space in individual hospital departments and then automatically link these analyses to overall hospital summary and cost-estimating spreadsheets. Alternatively, components of the program are provided in an individual spreadsheet that can be modified or further developed for your organization's needs.
Catalog Number: 055236 $495.00 Member/Nonmember
Emergency Management Handbook New
Written by Susan McLaughlin, this book provides important information you can use to assess your organization's vulnerability and develop an emergency response plan. Topics covered include plans and procedures, coordination with community emergency preparedness programs, information for release to the public, and training drills and exercises. (164 pages)
Catalog Number: 055231 $85.00 ASHE member $125.00 nonmember
Waste Management Issues for Health Care Facilities
Use this guide to prepare a step-by-step plan for managing waste in your health care facility. Learn about standards and regulations, the waste stream audit, waste minimization, and relevant technology. Written by Linda Lee, this book will help you systematize your facility's approach to waste management. (203 pages)
Catalog Number: 055232 $85.00 ASHE member $125.00 nonmember
To order any of these publications call
AHA Order Services at 800.242.2626 or
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