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Here is some sample content from Life Safety - Construction Suitability:

	POLICY: There shall be consideration of the characteristics of the patient population and of the services provided when considering any new construction or remodeling. All components of the Americans With Disabilities Act shall be considered when new construction or remodeling is initiated. All new construction will comply with Guidelines For Construction and Equipment of Hospitals and Medical Facilities, 2001 edition published by the American Institute of Architects. All State requirements will be followed along with the standards of the American National Standards Institute ANSI. ...
Second excerpt:
	...NFPA's Life Safety Code 101, 2000. There are emergency access provisions in place provided to all occupied locked areas. Locking can include the entire patient unit and/or individual sleeping room or bathroom, depending on the patient population. Examples include: Nursery and Pediatric units are locked to limit access. Dementia unit is locked to prevent patient elopement. Behavioral Health unit is locked to prevent patient egress. Bathrooms or rooms may be locked for patient privacy...