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Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, Richard Jackson, electrician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, signals the beginning of a blackout test. Blackout testing is a crucial step in the commissioning of health care facilities projects, whether for new construction or renovations involving updates to emergency power systems.
In the age when patients and families have a variety of personal electronic devices, health care facilities are challenged to provide safe easy access for charging of these personal electronic devices in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, requirements.
Michael S. Scroggins Sr., LME, electrical supervisor at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, testing receptacles with a digital analyzer. Image courtesy of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Ensuring reliable receptacles in the patient care environment is an important part of keeping patients, families and staff safe.
How recent changes to IES RP-29 will affect you. Apr 17, 2019 Health care has arguably seen more change in recent years than almost any other industry. Whether related to delivery systems, reimbursement policies, construction practices, or design trends, these changes significantly impact the way health care facilities are designed, operated, and maintained.
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