New Guidelines for Residential Care Facilities

Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) has published the 2014 FIG Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care and Support Facilities. The guidelines provide a set of minimum standards for a wide range of long-term care residential care and support facilities, reflecting a shift in the industry toward provision of person-centered care in a more home-like environment. The book contains:

• Planning information for all covered facility types, including design criteria for sustainable design; dementia, mental health and cognitive and developmental disability facilities; and accommodations for bariatric residents and visitors. 
• Updated guidelines for nursing homes and hospice, assisted living and adult daycare facilities. 
• New chapters on independent living settings, wellness centers and outpatient rehabilitation centers. 
• A resident safety risk assessment to help designers and owners identify and mitigate hazards in the care environment.
• The 2013 edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities. 

Earlier this year, FGI released the 2014 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities. Learn more about each resource on the FGI website.