Next Generation Healthcare Facilities Summit Starts Feb. 23

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Health care professionals, engineers and architects will gather in Santa Monica to network and discuss more than $1 billion in health care facility construction projects.

The Next Generation Healthcare Facilities Summit will take place Feb. 23 – 25. This is the second year for the event.

The built environment of a health care facility directly impacts the safety, operation, clinical outcomes, and financial success of health care organizations now and well into the future, according to the event’s website. By documenting deficiencies in logistical design and addressing potential improvements in the operation or condition of the facility’s mechanical equipment, lighting and related controls, facilities can work towards operating more effectively.

Additionally, regulatory requirements are pushing hospital owners to demand designs that promote well-being and convenience through strategic site design, according to event planners. Experts will gather to assess the impact of future trends in medical technology and information on clinical practices and health care facility design. Event speakers will also evaluate the regulatory environment (addressing the Affordable Care Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and HIPPA) to comply with state, federal and local requirements, avoiding halts in construction and cost overruns.

Attendees will also be able to learn how to optimize cost effectiveness to make the most out of viable resources, enhancing functional space and utilizing a practical logistics system. Other topics of interest at the event include Building Information Modeling (BIM), Energy Audits (EAs), and Life-Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to increase energy efficiency, assess LEED certification and lower utility costs.

Additionally, ideas will be shared on how regenerative design and aspects of a facility’s interior can promote patient wellness. More specifically how it can attract and retain the best doctors and HMOs.

Experts will also assess the importance and value of using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to achieve efficiency during construction.

Event planners are offering a discount code before the start of the summit. Use the code NGHF_HCO to receive 20 percent off standard pricing.