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Home » Authors » John Gregory
John Gregory

John Gregory

John Gregory has more than 37 years of experience in medical gas system design and inspection, process piping, plumbing and fire protection system design for multiple business classes. He is a certified medical gas inspector, NITC 6020. Gregory serves on the NFPA 99 Technical Committee for piping and installation, and he is a co-chair of the PIPE Medical Gas Committee in Arizona. He is the assistant vice president at WSP; email him at [email protected].

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Collaborative Health Care Design

Addressing Nitrous Oxide as a Greenhouse Gas, Part 2

By shifting to portable delivery systems, implementing gas capture solutions and exploring sustainable sedation methods, the healthcare industry is working to balance patient care with environmental responsibility.
December 1, 2025
John Gregory

As healthcare confronts the climate impact of nitrous oxide, hospitals are turning to new technologies, alternative anesthetics and smarter processes to cut emissions while maintaining safe, effective patient care.


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Collaborative Health Care Design

Are We Prepared?

Now is the time to act, ensuring that our healthcare systems remain resilient in the face of adversity.
September 1, 2025
John Gregory

From MAS*H units to AI-enhanced field hospitals, the evolution of battlefield medicine raises one urgent question: are we truly prepared for the next medical crisis?


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Collaborative Health Care Design

Addressing Nitrous Oxide as a Greenhouse Gas, Part 1

Given its significant environmental impact, N2O will likely be phased out in health-care settings.
January 6, 2025
John Gregory

The environmental impact of nitrous oxide as a greenhouse gas is emphasized by its long-lasting presence in the atmosphere and significant contribution to global warming.


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Collaborative Health Care Design

Best Practices for Using a Pressure-Sustaining Control Valve

Accurate sizing, material compatibility, proper installation, regular maintenance and performance monitoring will optimize overall system performance.
September 2, 2024
John Gregory

Discover the critical role pressure-sustaining control valves play in maintaining stable pressure levels in water distribution and health-care systems. Learn key considerations and best practices for selecting, installing and maintaining these valves to optimize system performance. 


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Collaborative Health Care Design

Sizing Hospital Campus Domestic Water Needs: A Comprehensive Guide

This is a crucial aspect of infrastructure planning to ensure adequate water supply for various activities and occupants.
June 3, 2024
John Gregory

Properly calculating the water requirements for expansive medical grounds and supporting buildings is vital to the facility’s infrastructure plan. Here, John Gregory uses square footage and employee counts as part of a systematic approach to determine the gallons per day needed. 


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Collaborative Health Care Design

Island Hopping

When developing a new facility’s oxygen needs, dig in, ask questions and do your research to find the best possible solution.
March 4, 2024
John Gregory

Supplying oxygen to a hospital on a tiny Pacific island takes research and clear communication with the client. John Gregory describes just such a project he was involved with. 


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Collaborative Health Care Design

IAPMO Medical Gas Resiliency

The manual provides guidance and best practices for the resiliency and reliability of medical gas systems in health-care facilities.
December 4, 2023
John Gregory

IAPMO published its “Manual for Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency,” a comprehensive report for all health-care facilities. It provides a framework for creating and maintaining resilient and reliable medical gas systems, ensuring patients receive the necessary care, even in challenging circumstances.


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Collaborative Health Care Design

Thermostatic Balancing Valves Vs. Flow-Rate Balancing Valves

Understanding the characteristics and operation of these valves allows individuals to ensure optimal performance, comfort and energy efficiency.
September 4, 2023
John Gregory

These valves have different functions in a hot water system; make sure you understand how they work so you can select the appropriate valve for your client’s application.


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Collaborative Health Care Design

CSPD and AAMI TIR34 Guidelines

This high-level overview should point you in the right direction to make sound decisions as we bring awareness to the requirements.
July 1, 2023
John Gregory

Technical Information Report 34 is a standard published by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. It details the importance of the sterile processing of medical devices and the effects of poor water quality on these processes. 


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Collaborative Health Care Design

Zone Valves

Designers will need to determine many decisions on their own until the code can explain concisely where to locate the zone valve box.
March 6, 2023
John Gregory

The codes can be confusing when determining where zone valve boxes should be installed in critical care space, also known as Category 1 space. Read on for some tips on using the code to make those decisions.


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