MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR HOSPITALS - THE MUST KNOW: Design engineers must be prepared to go above and beyond the codes to provide the highest quality, most comfortable, and controlled spaces to the most vulnerable populations.

The article reports that designing a hospital or outpatient medical facility can be challenging with the need to adhere to codes and guidelines. At the most basic level, engineers who design health care facilities are responsible for ventilation and occupant comfort but also for taking into account the chemical, physical, and biological contaminants that are present in a health care environment.