his scope outlines the activities and deliverables required to develop comprehensive design guidelines for healthcare facilities. The guidelines will serve as a reference for architects, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure that all projects meet organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in healthcare design at UC Davis Health. 2. Objectives • Establish consistent design standards across all healthcare projects. • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations (e.g., HCAI, ADA, NFPA, FGI). • Promote patient-centered, safe, and efficient environments. • Support sustainability, maintainability, and operational performance. • Provide clear documentation for use during planning, design, and construction phases. 3. Deliverables (updates, changes, and development) • Design Guidelines Document (online, PDF and editable format) • Departmental Planning Standards (e.g., exam rooms, nurse stations, imaging suites) • Room Data Sheets (RDS) and Typical Room Layouts • Finish and Material Standards • Equipment Planning Guidelines • Wayfinding and Signage Standards • Infection Control and Safety Design Criteria • Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Guidelines • Standard details and specifications (all sections – incl infrastructure, landscape, etc) • Summary of Changes (if updating existing guidelines) 4. Tasks and Activities (Design Guidelines) • Initiation & Planning: o Define scope, goals, success criteria and stakeholder groups o Review existing guidelines and identify gaps o Develop clear decision-making process o Meet with users or FP&D staff as required. • Research & Benchmarking: o Analyze industry best practices and regulatory updates o Benchmark against peer institutions and recent projects • Stakeholder Engagement: o Conduct workshops with clinical, facilities, and design teams o Gather feedback on current design challenges and needs • Drafting & Review: o Develop draft guidelines and standards o Facilitate iterative reviews and incorporate feedback o Develop a system for updates and rollout of changes • Finalization & Distribution: o Finalize document and obtain approvals o Distribute guidelines and provide orientation/training sessions
