Ebooks
-
Modern Hospice Design, 2nd ed. (2023)
by
With a clear, methodological approach and conceptual framework, this expanded book allows a broad section of readers to navigate the text more easily. Includes new chapters and case studies and is complete with full colour illustrations.
AHS Practice Resources
-
AHS Human Factors Team Workspace DesignProvides project summaries and evaluation reports for a variety of design projects across AHS, including wayfinding and patient transportation. Evaluations highlight recommendations for equipment organization, access, and physical space design.
-
Healthcare Facility Mock-up Evaluation Framework & Guidelines
Health Quality Council of Alberta. A simulation-based mock-up evaluation involves creating a full-scale mock-up of a planned space and having end users enact realistic processes and procedures within the mock-up. These evaluations proactively identify opportunities to enhance quality and patient safety, staff efficiency, and can help avoid future hospital design renovation costs.
Alberta Practice Resources
-
Alberta Infrastructure Technical Resource CentreIncludes Health Facilities Capital Program Manual.
Canadian Practice Resources
-
Healthcare Facility Design and Construction ResourcesInfection Prevention and Control Canada. Resources for facility design considerations regarding infection control.
-
Intertek Inform This link opens in a new windowUse Inform to read standards from CSA, AAMI and ASME. Including:
CSA Z8000
CAN/CSA Z317.13
CSA Z317.1
CAN/CSA Z314
CSA Z317.2
and more!
Quick tips for using the new Intertek Inform (i2i) Standards Platform
1. You can access as an anonymous user by default. You can also create a
personal account for a more personalized experience.
2. There are several ways to search for subscribed standards – look at the short
tutorials for directions.
3. If we subscribe then your selected standard will show buttons for View Online
or Download on the right of the screen.
4. If we don’t subscribe then a button for requesting pricing will appear. Click on
this to make a request. Standards are chosen by a special working group and
cost recovered to the requesting program. If you are searching as an
anonymous user be sure to include your name and contact info in the notes.
5. You can view online, download, and print (limited). You can also “watch” for
updates to a standard. No extra software is required.
Note: NFPA standards are freely available directly through the publisher (free registration required).
International Practice Resources
-
Center for Health DesignContains a wealth of information about healthcare facility design issues and solutions. Includes some free webinar recordings.
-
Facility Guidelines Institute This link opens in a new windowAccess to FGI's 2022 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals, Outpatient Facilities and Residential Health Care & Support Facilities. Issues accessing?
The 2018 FGI guidelines are also available with limited free access by creating an account with FGI | Register. This complimentary use is limited to 10 pages, 3 times per month. The standards specialists in your department can guide you in knowing which edition you should use until the 2022 guidelines are fully integrated into AHS practice.
