An Introduction to Domestic Water Systems for Hospitals and Medical Clinics


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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of domestic water systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed:1. PLUMBING FIXTURES, FAUCETS, FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT 2. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION 3. SCHEMATICS AND SCHEDULES.




An Introduction to Hospital Domestic Water Systems


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Technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of domestic water distribution systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS 3. DEVICE CALIBRATION 4. GENERAL PIPING DESIGN GUIDELINES 5. INSPECTIONS AND WITNESS OF TESTS 6. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 7. WALL HYDRANTS 8. COORDINATION 9. BACKFLOW PREVENTERS 10. PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES 11. DOMESTIC WATER BOOSTER SYSTEMS 12. SOLAR DOMESTIC WATER HEATING.




An Introduction to Design of Hospitals and Medical Clinics for Professional Engineers and Architects


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS, 2. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, 3. MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS, 4. HVAC SYSTEMS, 5. PLUMBING AND PIPING, 6. PLUMBING FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, 7. PLUMBING CRITERIA, 8. PUMBING SCHEMATICS AND SCHEDULES, 9. WATER SYSTEMS, 10. SITE PLANNING, 11. TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, WAYFINDING, 12. WATER SUPPLY.




An Introduction to Utilities for Hospitals and Medical Clinics


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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical, electrical and civil engineers interested in planning, design and construction of utilities for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW OF UTILITIES 2. GENERAL UTILITY DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 3. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 4. CATHODIC PROTECTION 5. WATER SUPPLY 6. WATER STORAGE 7. DOMESTIC WATER PUMPING SYSTEM 8. IRRIGATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 9. SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS 10. STORM SEWER SYSTEMS 11. GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 12. OIL AND GASOLINE SUPPLY SYSTEM 13 FUEL STORAGE FACILITIES.




Management of Legionella in Water Systems


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Legionnaires' disease, a pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacterium, is the leading cause of reported waterborne disease outbreaks in the United States. Legionella occur naturally in water from many different environmental sources, but grow rapidly in the warm, stagnant conditions that can be found in engineered water systems such as cooling towers, building plumbing, and hot tubs. Humans are primarily exposed to Legionella through inhalation of contaminated aerosols into the respiratory system. Legionnaires' disease can be fatal, with between 3 and 33 percent of Legionella infections leading to death, and studies show the incidence of Legionnaires' disease in the United States increased five-fold from 2000 to 2017. Management of Legionella in Water Systems reviews the state of science on Legionella contamination of water systems, specifically the ecology and diagnosis. This report explores the process of transmission via water systems, quantification, prevention and control, and policy and training issues that affect the incidence of Legionnaires' disease. It also analyzes existing knowledge gaps and recommends research priorities moving forward.




An Introduction to Plumbing and Gas Systems for Medical Facilities for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in plumbing and gas systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 1.1 PLUMBING SYSTEMS, 1.2 WATERBORNE PATHOGEN PREVENTION/CONTROL, 1.3 GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 2. POTABLE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, 2.1 QUALITY, 2.2 CONTINUITY OF SERVICE, 2.3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION, 2.4 DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS, 2.5 PLUMBING FIXTURES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, 2.6 SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM, 2.7 STORM WATER DISPOSAL, 2.8 FUEL GAS SERVICE, 2.9 MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS, 2.9.1 SYSTEMS FOR MEDICAL CLINICS, 2.9.2 DENTAL CLINICS, 2.9.3 SYSTEM CONTROL VALVES, 2.9.4 ALARM SYSTEMS, 2.9.5 GAS SYSTEM SOURCES (STORAGE), 2.9.6 POINT-OF-USE SOURCES, 2.9.7 ALTERNATIVE COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES, 2.9.8 COLOR CODING AND LABELING, 2.9.9 MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS OUTLETS, 2.9.10 EMERGENCY POWER SOURCE, 2.9.11 MEDICAL COMPRESSED AIR (MCA), 2.9.12 DENTAL COMPRESSED AIR (DCA), 2.9.13 LABORATORY AIR (LA), 2.9.14 INSTRUMENT AIR (IA), 2.9.15 SURGICAL HANDPIECE DRIVE AIR (SHDA), 2.9.16 MEDICAL-SURGICAL VACUUM SYSTEM (MV), 2.9.17 DENTAL HIGH VACUUM (DHV), 2.9.18 DENTAL LOW VACUUM (DLV), 2.9.19 CENTRAL DENTAL HIGH-VOLUME LABORATORY DUST EVACUATION (LDE), 2.9.20 WASTE ANESTHESIA GAS DISPOSAL (WAGD), 2.9.21 OXYGEN (OX), 2.9.22 NITROUS OXIDE (NO), 2.9.23 NITROGEN (NI), 2.9.24 STERILIZATION GAS, 2.9.25 PROCESS GAS.




An Introduction to Hospital Imaging Services


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of medical imaging suites in hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. IMAGING SERVICES OPERATIONS 3. IMAGING AND PATIENT ACUITIES & INTERVENTIONS 4. CHANGING FACILITY NEEDS FOR IMAGING SERVICES 5. PLANNING IMAGING SERVICES FACILITIES 6. BUILDING TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS 7. IMAGING MODALITY CONSIDERATIONS.




An Introduction to Mechanical/Electrical Systems for Medical Facilities


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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and electrical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of mechanical and electrical systems for hospitals and medical and dental clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 2. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 3. FOOD SERVICE 4. HVAC SYSTEMS 5. PLUMBING AND GAS 6. MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SOUND DATA 7. TELECOMMUNICATION CABLING 8. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY - PLUMBING.




Waterborne Disease Outbreaks


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