All steps down the line rest on how well step one was done. The
quality and comprehensiveness of the preliminary inspection or
investigation prior to demolition will set the pace of success for the
rest of the goal sets. “The purpose of this investigation is to confirm
the location of utilities and valves as drawn and to gain knowledge
about the space and possible problems or issues” (Touchstone, 2011).
Safety always a forethought for any construction project, this is when
the lead paint, asbestos, or other hazardous material reported related
to the property will be gathers and documented to ensure accuracy
and compliance. It would be a major red flag if any contractor was
willing to skip this step. This also assists in maintaining the
established timeline by generating any needed Requests for
Information (RFIs) early.
Without completing this step, an interim life safety plan would be
incomplete, the infection control and risk assessment would be
inaccurate, and the closeout documentation would be noncompliant.
“The proper documentation helps to ensure that the medical facility's
project functions as required and that the end users receive the
healthcare that they need” (Touchstone, 2011). Mistakes during step
one can negatively affect the budget through regulatory
noncompliance fines (or even closure), delayed construction, wasted
materials, excess salary to added time, and much more. A building and
plan are only as good as their foundation.
Resources
Touchstone, R. (2011, June 7). 5 Healthcare Construction Best
Practices for Occupied Healthcare Facilities: Renovating currently
occupied hospitals and healthcare facilities can be challenging as
construction activities may disrupt the optimal functioning of an
organization. However, following the following five best practices can
help hospitals and their contractors to minimize disruptions for.
Beckershospitalreview.com.
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-
administration/5-healthcare-construction-best-practices-for-
occupied-healthcare-facilities.html
