Designing Health Care Bathrooms for Compliance, Durability, and Operational Risk Reduction | Webinar

Health care bathroom design decisions affect far more than aesthetics. From regulatory compliance and infection control to maintenance workload and patient safety, poorly planned bathing environments can introduce significant operational risk.

In partnership with Bestbath, this session explores the practical design considerations that influence long-term performance in health care bathrooms. Attendees will review common compliance breakdowns, the needs of key stakeholders such as nursing, maintenance, and infection control teams, and the impact of bariatric and aging patient populations on bathroom planning.

The discussion will also examine how construction context, material selection, and system design influence maintenance burden, water containment, and lifecycle durability. Participants will gain a practical framework for evaluating bathroom design decisions that support safer patient environments, simplify maintenance, and help health care facilities reduce operational risk.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify common compliance and execution gaps that introduce risk in health care bathroom design and installation.
2. Evaluate bathing environment decisions based on stakeholder needs, infection control considerations, and maintenance impact.
3. Apply design strategies that support patient safety, reduce maintenance burden, and improve long-term durability in health care facilities.

Speakers

Jeremy Bespalko brings more than 30 years of experience across a range of industries, with much of his career centered on solutions that improve safety for health care workers and accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges.

Jim Stump is a Regional Sales Rep and works closely with project teams to evaluate bathing solutions that balance functionality, durability, and long-term performance. He helps customers navigate real-world project challenges and deliver reliable outcomes for health care and commercial environments.

Please Note: This is a Sponsored Webinar and is not eligible for CEUs.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by presenters in this program should not be construed as directly representing the views of the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE). ASHE does not endorse any products or services promoted in this program. By registering, you agree ASHE can share your contact information with the webinar sponsor.