{"id":78283,"date":"2024-10-01T00:34:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T00:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hunzinger.com\/?p=78283"},"modified":"2024-10-01T00:46:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T00:46:28","slug":"the-crucial-role-of-compliance-in-healthcare-facility-construction-and-when-you-should-involve-your-construction-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hunzinger.com\/the-crucial-role-of-compliance-in-healthcare-facility-construction-and-when-you-should-involve-your-construction-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"The Crucial Role of Compliance in Healthcare Facility Construction and When You Should Involve Your Construction Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Constructing a healthcare facility is a complex and multifaceted undertaking that requires meticulous planning, coordination, and adherence to various regulations and standards. Compliance in the construction of healthcare facilities is not only a legal necessity but also a crucial aspect that ensures the safety, functionality, and success of the facility. Below, we delve into the importance of compliance, the optimal timing for engaging a construction manager, and the vital role that a Construction Manager (CM) plays in ensuring adherence to regulations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Understanding the Significance of Compliance:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Building a hospital versus building a commercial building is vastly different, the expectations for a healthcare facility can be much higher. Healthcare facilities are subject to a multitude of regulations, codes, and standards set forth by local, state, and federal authorities. These regulations cover a wide range of aspects, including building codes, zoning requirements, safety standards, and healthcare-specific guidelines. Compliance with these regulations is essential to create a safe and efficient environment for both patients and healthcare professionals. If the state inspects and finds issues, even months after the construction is complete, they can fine or withhold reimbursement from the hospital system. Even worse, depending on the violation<\/span>,<\/span> the health system could be closed down if the authorities find an immediate threat to life.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Engaging Construction Managers at the Right Time:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the key factors in ensuring compliance in healthcare facility construction is the early engagement of construction managers. Construction managers play a pivotal role in overseeing the entire construction process, from pre-construction planning and budgeting to project completion. By involving construction managers early in project planning, healthcare stakeholders can benefit from their expertise in navigating complex regulations and codes specific to healthcare construction. We encourage every owner to engage with a CM as early as possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before Construction – Early Engagement Allows Construction Managers to:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Conduct thorough regulatory research: Construction managers can delve into a variety of healthcare-related regulations and codes to ensure that the project aligns with all applicable standards.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Develop a comprehensive compliance strategy: Construction managers can work with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop a compliance strategy that addresses all regulatory requirements from the outset.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mitigate risks and avoid costly delays: By identifying potential compliance issues early on, construction managers can help prevent delays and costly revisions later in the construction process. Even worse, avoiding problems and overlooked mistakes before needing to address them with the Department of Health Services (DHS).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, the architect that we, Hunzinger Construction, worked with on the <\/span>Post Acute Medical Health Rehabilitation Hospital<\/span><\/a> (PAM) in Wausau, Wisconsin completed the design for the facility, they passed on what they believed were complete drawings for the facility, but the ASI6 (Architect Supplemental Instruction) was missing from the drawings, which was caught by the Hunzinger Team. This is an example of why it\u2019s so important to have a second eye in the design review.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Key Responsibilities of the Construction Manager in Compliance: <\/span><\/b>While construction managers focus on the overall project management and compliance strategy, the Construction Manager is responsible for executing the construction plan and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and the healthcare frontend specifications. The CM plays a crucial role in overseeing subcontractors, managing construction timelines, monitoring budgets, driving schedules, and ensuring that the construction process adheres to the specified standards.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Subcontractor compliance:<\/span><\/b> The CM is responsible for vetting and overseeing subcontractors to ensure that they meet all regulatory requirements and standards.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Quality control and assurance:<\/span><\/b> The CM manages, oversees, and implements all quality assurance and control (QAQC) to ensure that construction activities meet or exceed regulatory standards throughout the entire construction process, which includes the QAQC of the subcontractors. This ensures that all trades meet the regulatory requirements and standards.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Collaboration with the Department of Health Services:<\/span><\/b> The Construction Manager acts as the primary point of contact with DHS, ensuring that inspections and approvals are obtained promptly. Proper documentation from subcontractors is crucial<\/span> in case DHS has any questions or concerns about construction at any point in time.\u00a0 It\u2019s common for DHS to have a checklist of final inspections, material, documentation, system test results, etc. That can be up to 32 items or more on the final inspection. Any time a scheduled or unscheduled visit from any authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) or state official the internal PM at the health system must be made aware and accompany them around the facility. The reasoning behind this is that these officials are not only limited to the project and may want to wander off and inspect something else in the facility. Typically<\/span>,<\/span> an internal representative should accompany them to ensure the visitor stays on task and does not wander off and cause potential citations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>In the construction of healthcare facilities<\/span><\/b>, compliance is not just a legal obligation but a fundamental requirement for creating a safe and effective healthcare environment. Engaging construction managers early in the process and understanding the critical role of the Construction Manager are key steps in ensuring that a healthcare facility meets all regulatory standards. By prioritizing compliance, stakeholders can build facilities that not only meet legal requirements but also provide a foundation for delivering quality healthcare services.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hunzinger Construction has an experienced workforce that has worked extensively within all levels of healthcare settings and as such, understands exactly what it takes to build within this challenging and unique environment. With this experience, we are well versed in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of Infection Control Procedures and Interim Life Safety Measures that are essential when building or remodeling within an active healthcare setting. We understand the unwavering need for healthcare environments to always maintain the highest level of safety for all patients, visitors, and staff regardless of the level of construction that is to be performed. To learn more about our Healthcare experience, <\/span><\/i>CLICK HERE.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":78285,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-featured-news"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Crucial Role of Compliance in Healthcare Facility Construction and When You Should Involve Your Construction Manager - Hunzinger Construction Co.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunzinger.com\/the-crucial-role-of-compliance-in-healthcare-facility-construction-and-when-you-should-involve-your-construction-manager\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Crucial Role of Compliance in Healthcare Facility Construction and When You Should Involve Your Construction Manager - 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