 HCS 446 Week 1 Discussion Question 1  HCS 446 Week 1 Discussion Question 2  HCS 446 Week 1 Individual Assignment Facility Planning - Part I  HCS 446 Week 2 Discussion Question 1  HCS 446 Week 2 Discussion Question 2  HCS 446 Week 2 Team Assignment Environmental Impact Outline  HCS 446 Week 3 Discussion Question 1  HCS 446 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 HCS 446 Entire Course FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

 Why do we begin the planning process by evaluating the current facility? Why is the work done during the preplanning stage so critical to the future success of the project?   Please consider and integrate the weekly reading into formulating your response. HCS 446 Week 1 Discussion Question 1 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

What key facility planning issues are likely to be raised by stakeholders and why is it important to communicate with and address any issues that are raised? HCS 446 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

 Research health care facilities in your area that are either new or are being renovated. Your research will help you select your project focus. Your selections are limited to an ambulatory care clinic; a clinic within a hospital, such as an emergency room, surgical center, or an OB unit; a family clinic, an outpatient clinic, or a long-term care facility.  HCS 446 Week 1 Individual Assignment Facility Planning - Part I FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

Why is it important to plan a facility that minimizes inpatient transfers HCS 446 Week 2 Discussion Question 1 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

What are some appropriate uses for carpeting and commercial-grade sheet vinyl flooring in an inpatient health care facility? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? HCS 446 Week 2 Discussion Question 2 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

 Resource: Environmental Impact Outline document on the student website   Develop an outline for hazardous waste management, fire and safety management, disaster management, security management, or ADA guidelines for a renovation or new planning of a health care facility. Each team is assigned a different area so there is no duplication. The outline will then be used for a final presentation in Week Five. HCS 446 Week 2 Team Assignment Environmental Impact Outline FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

Differentiate (i.e. compare and contrast) between regulations and accreditation standards, how do each effect design decisions? HCS 446 Week 3 Discussion Question 1 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

If the site selected for your new healthcare facility is not zoned for that purpose, what are your options? HCS 446 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

 Regulatory requirements and their effect on the design and equipment  Color selection implications and noise issues  List of the type of equipment needed  Electronic items needed  Examination of budget planning and cost estimates HCS 446 Week 3 Individual Assignment Facility Planning - Part II FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

How may the design of the facility affect both construction and long-term operating costs? HCS 446 Week 4 Discussion Question 1 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

What is the health care manager’s role in assuring the successful completion and opening of the new facility? HCS 446 Week 4 Discussion Question 2 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

 Read the following information:   Health care facilities are unique and have clearly defined characteristics based on the needs of the facility or population being served. Poor design may lead to staff, visitor, or patient stress. In large facilities, inability to find a department may lead to frustrations and disorientation for older patients. Poor layout may also lead to staff inefficiencies or fines because of failure to meet regulatory requirements.  HCS 446 Week 4 Team Assignment Facility Planning - Part III FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT

 Resource: Environmental Impact Presentation worksheet on the student Website   Develop a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with 12 to15 slides and detailed speaker’s notes.   Include the following information in your presentation:   Overview of the environmental impact issue HCS 446 Week 5 Team Assignment Environmental Impact Presentation FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT