ASHRAE Learning Institute Course - Healthcare Facilities: Design Considerations and Best Practice Applications

To Be Presented in Conjunction with TTMD 8th Symposium and ISK-SODEX 2008

Healthcare Facilities: Design Considerations and Best Practice Applications
ASHRAE Learning Institute Course / Presented in Cooperation with TTMD

Description: Based on the ASHRAE publication “HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics,” this course will introduce many of the healthcare unique and up-to-date design considerations. Common medical terminology will be introduced, and it will be explained how some terms have very different meanings between the medical and engineering communities.   Covered will be infection particles and their transport mechanisms, followed by infection control methods.  A major emphasis will be on the necessary considerations for various diagnostic & treatment and support areas.  Other topics include how to deal with existing facilities, smoke and life safety design issues, air distribution designs for surgical and patient rooms, various control and energy efficiency techniques for cooling and heating plants, and operation and maintenance and other commissioning topics.

Robert L Cox, P.E. Carter & Burgess, Inc.	Daniel R. Koenigshofer, PE, MS Public Health IES Engineers – Dewberry

Registration Fee:  $140

Date:  May 13, 2008

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