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Bulletin #25

Announcements

Thank You from FGI!

As we prepare to say farewell to 2024, FGI’s board of directors and staff express our deepest appreciation to the 2026 Health Guidelines Revision Committee (HGRC) and subject matter experts who contribute time and knowledge in support of FGI’s mission to establish and promote consensus-based codes, advised by research, to advance quality health care. Your invaluable expertise, dedication, and effort make the FGI code revision process possible.

Thank you for everything you’ve accomplished during the 2026 revision cycle and for your continued commitment as we move forward!

 

Limited-Time Cyber Monday Deals on Guidelines Paperbacks

FGI’s exclusive Cyber Monday savings on 2018 and 2022 Guidelines paperback bundles ends Sunday, December 8. Whether you’re looking to update your collection or make the most of your learning and development stipend, now’s the time to act. These bundles offer the trusted guidance you need to design safer, smarter health care spaces at a reduced price—but only for one week!

Don’t wait—get your bundle now!

 

 

Honor Doug Erickson’s Legacy This Giving Tuesday

Earlier this year, FGI and The Center for Health Design announced the Douglas S. Erickson Health Care Research Award to honor former FGI CEO Doug Erickson, FASHE, and his visionary leadership in health care design. This prestigious award was established in Doug’s honor to highlight his dedication to advancing health care design by integrating research, evolving practices, and innovative technologies, with a particular focus on the pivotal role of the FGI code documents (commonly known as the Guidelines for Design and Construction).

This award will fund research that directly influences patient outcomes, enhances staff safety, and informs the development of the FGI code documents. In June 2026, FGI and The Center will begin accepting applications from individuals across the public and private sectors who are passionate about health care design. The selected recipient(s) will produce a peer-reviewed manuscript, present their findings at key industry events, and contribute to the revision of the FGI code documents.

Consider making a tax-deductible contribution this Giving Tuesday to ensure the long-term success of the Douglas S. Erickson Health Care Research Award. Your generosity will help shape the future of health and residential care environments.

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Introducing FGI’s Newest Associate Editor

This summer, FGI welcomed Laurel Tilot-Jezowski as associate editor, heading up our new series of handbooks to be released concurrently with the 2026 FGI code documents. Laurel is based in Lansing, Michigan, and previously worked in editing and producing content for the state’s premier public policy firm, Public Sector Consultants. In that time, she managed the development and maintenance of robust editorial style guides for Michigan Saves, the nation’s first nonprofit green bank, as well as the Great Lakes Fishery Trust. Outside of this work, her roster of national and international freelance clients spanned fields like children’s literature, environmental justice, and health policy. Welcome to FGI, Laurel!

 

 

2026 FGI Code Update

From December 15, 2024, through January 31, 2025, the HGRC will review and vote on comments submitted on the drafts of the 2026 FGI code documents. The committee will finalize revisions next spring, and FGI’s editorial team will prepare the documents for release in early 2026.

We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to review the drafts and provide thoughtful feedback on the proposed changes. Your contributions are invaluable to the code revision process!

 

Season 2: Between the Lines with FGI

 

We’re in the middle of Season 2 of Between the Lines with FGI, where we continue to explore the intersection of health care design, construction, and operations through compelling conversations with experts and innovators.

 

 

 

 

So far, Season 2 has featured these insightful episodes:

 

 

 

  • Episode 4: MRI Safety and the Built Environment

    Guest Tobias (Toby) Gilk unpacks the fascinating physics of MRI technology, explores the critical built environment and safety considerations for MRI spaces, and shares how a tragic event shaped the codes that protect patients and staff today.

 

  • COMING THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6!
    Episode 5: Surfaces in Health Care Settings + Evidence-Based Design

    This episode with guest Laurie Waggener delves into how surface materials influence health care and residential care design, covering topics like evidence-based architectural processes, durability, safety, UVC disinfection, client collaboration, and the impact of COVID-19 on material testing.

 

Between the Lines with FGI can be found on all major podcast outlets. Thanks for listening, and a special thank you to ASHE as a Season 2 sponsor!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Your organization will be front and center for FGI’s audience. As a sponsor, you’ll receive recognition in each episode, on podcast social media posts and emails, and a link to your organization from the show notes page. Contact us at podcast@fgiguidelines.org to discuss how your organization can connect with FGI’s audience through sponsorship of Between the Lines with FGI.

 

New Errata Released

Door openings in a secure holding room

Errata for the following sections was published on September 3, 2024. It corrects the cross-referenced section number for the door openings requirement.

  • Section 2.2-3.1.4.3 (2)(c) (Rooms serving behavioral and mental health patients—Secure holding room) in the 2022 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals
  • Section 2.2-3.1.4.3 (4) (Special Patient Care Areas—Secure holding room) in the 2018 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals
  • Section 2.2-3.1.4.3 (4) (Special Patient Care Areas—Secure holding room) in the 2014 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals

Lighting design table reference

An erratum for Section 2.1-8.7.1.2 (Lighting Design) in the 2022 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities was published on December 2, 2024. It corrects the referenced table number in ANSI/IES RP-28: Lighting and the Visual Environment for Older Adults and the Visually Impaired.

Exam room in children’s hospitals

On December 2, 2024, an erratum for Section 2.3-2.2.8.15 (Support Areas for Pediatric Medical/Surgical Patient Care Units—Exam room) was published. It correlates the requirement for an exam room in the unit with the same requirement in Chapter 2.2 (Special Requirements for General Hospitals).

 

FGI’s printable errata sheets are helpful for those using paperbacks of the Guidelines for Design and Construction. For licensed users of the documents, errata are incorporated into the html view. More information can be found by clicking on the errata tab on any page displaying this feature.

Remember to periodically check the Errata and Addenda page on the FGI website under the Guidelines tab so you don’t miss corrections to errors found in the documents.