The 2014 Guidelines for Health Care Facilities: Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities is proposing to add language that will permit hand-washing stations to be supplied by water at a constant temperature between 70°F and 85°F using a single-pipe supply. This change will assist in reducing Legionella, saving energy, and reduce first cost installation. This session will also highlight the major ventilation changes of ASHRAE 170 Ventilation of Health Care Facilities. This session will enable attendees to:

Discuss solutions to designing water supplies for hand-washing facilities that can be cost-effective and assist in reducing energy consumption.
Configure HVAC systems to deliver high-quality ventilation, heating, and cooling services at reasonable cost with low energy consumption.
Develop an understanding on the clinical aspects of providing tempered water to hand-washing stations.
List various changes to the national standards on ventilation systems in health care facilities.