Health Care https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Trends in Healthcare Plumbing: Prevalence of Ligature-Resistant Projects The behavioral health sector is one of the fastest-growing segments in the healthcare construction industry. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23047 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23047-trends-in-healthcare-plumbing-prevalence-of-ligature-resistant-projects TW1125_Opening image-Zurn HydroX.jpg Tapping into Untapped Energy Using Geothermal Design Advocacy Discover how early design advocacy and integrated engineering brought a high-efficiency vertical geothermal system to life at ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, delivering significant life-cycle savings and sustainable performance.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22945 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22945-tapping-into-untapped-energy-using-geothermal-design-advocacy PE0326_Borehole rendering.jpg Understanding the Reasons Behind Code Requirements Gain insight into how OSHPD (now HCAI) regulations shape resilient plumbing designs for California healthcare facilities to ensure they remain self-reliant and operational during seismic events.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22944 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22944-understanding-the-reasons-behind-code-requirements iStock-1213005838.jpg Water System Strategies for Sterile Processing Success Aaron Bock, PE, breaks down the complex plumbing demands of hospital Sterile Processing Departments, emphasizing why precision in water purity, temperature, and system redundancy is vital for supporting life-saving surgical workflows.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22799 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22799-water-system-strategies-for-sterile-processing-success PE0226_Sterile Processing Department_Main Image.jpg ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 Water for the Processing of Medical Devices This article explains why ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 has become a de facto enforceable standard and offers practical design guidance for plumbing engineers to ensure compliant water systems in hospital sterile processing departments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22620 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22620-ansi-aami-st108-2023-water-for-the-processing-of-medical-devices PE1025_SPD.jpg Addressing Nitrous Oxide as a Greenhouse Gas, Part 2

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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22504 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22504-addressing-nitrous-oxide-as-a-greenhouse-gas-part-2 PE1225_operating room-anasthesia.jpg Are We Prepared? 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?

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22031 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22031-are-we-prepared PE0425_field hospital is a small mobile medical unit.jpg Chicago Faucets Hosts Public Health Webinar to Help Facilities Comply with Emerging Legionella Regulations Spenser Johnson will present "Navigating Evolving Water Management Regulations: Ensuring Compliance & Public Safety” on Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m. CDT.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21639 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:22:20 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21639-chicago-faucets-hosts-public-health-webinar-to-help-facilities-comply-with-emerging-legionella-regulations Chicago Faucets Hosts Public Health Webinar to Help Facilities Comply with Emerging Legionella Regulations.jpg Best Practices for Using a Pressure-Sustaining Control Valve 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. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20002 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20002-best-practices-for-using-a-pressure-sustaining-control-valve iStock-878003766.jpg Close view of a medical nurse washing her hands with soap and water in the hospital surgery room Plumbing Design of the Year: Prefabrication and Modular Design/Build http://www.phcppros.com/articles/19557 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/19557-plumbing-design-of-the-year-prefabrication-and-modular-design-build PE0624_prefab-oshkosh-mhealth-visit-062-print24.jpg Sizing Hospital Campus Domestic Water Needs: A Comprehensive Guide 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. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/19555 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/19555-sizing-hospital-campus-domestic-water-needs-a-comprehensive-guide PE0624_surgical hand disinfection.jpg Surgical hand disinfection.The doctor washes his hands, disinfect their hands before surgery Four Keys to Keeping Mechanical Systems Running During a Hospital Renovation Ensuring that a healthcare facility can continue to provide care to patients during construction, requires thoughtful planning and innovative solutions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/19088 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/19088-four-keys-to-keeping-mechanical-systems-running-during-a-hospital-renovation iStock-1370901324.jpg Get covered for all the things you care about Island Hopping 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. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/19046 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/19046-island-hopping iStock-1419877131.jpg Building facade of a hospital in commercial and business district under blue sky Understanding Plumbing Needs for Rural Health Care Health care needs in rural areas may differ from urban areas, but facilities are usually sparse, and services are more limited and less specialized. Designing simple, maintainable and resilient plumbing systems helps avoid additional challenges to health-care facilities with limited resources.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/18863 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/18863-understanding-plumbing-needs-for-rural-health-care PE0224_RuralhealthcareNew.jpg IAPMO Medical Gas Resiliency 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/18605 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/18605-iapmo-medical-gas-resiliency IAPMO Publishes Manual of Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency.jpg Thermostatic Balancing Valves Vs. Flow-Rate Balancing Valves 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/18091 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/18091-thermostatic-balancing-valves-vs-flow-rate-balancing-valves PE0923_doctors washing hands before operation.jpg Men and women thoroughly wash their hands before the operation, staff in surgical uniforms prepare for the operation Compressed Air Systems for Health Care Instrument air and service compressed air — compressed air systems found in health-care facilities — are often an afterthought as they are not considered life safety systems. Yet they are critical in operating rooms and sterile processing areas.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/17762 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/17762-compressed-air-systems-for-health-care PE0723_Figure 1-Operating Room.jpg CSPD and AAMI TIR34 Guidelines 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. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/17759 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/17759-cspd-and-aami-tir34-guidelines PE0723_medical devices.jpg Close up of dentist hands in white sterile gloves holding dental tools for surgical use packed in a protective foil at dental office Reaching New Heights in Plumbing Design The Virginia Commonwealth University opened its eight-story, 154,000-gross-square-foot College of Health Professions building in 2019. Read on to learn how Mueller Associates provided MEP and fire protection system engineering services for the health-care building’s design.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/17395 Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/17395-reaching-new-heights-in-plumbing-design PE0523_VCU-Exterior.jpg Virginia Commonwealth University, Allied Health Building, Location: Richmond VA, Architect: EYP Architecture and Engineering Designing Plumbing Systems for Safer Patient Environments When designing behavioral health facilities, plumbing professionals must choose environmental designs and products that minimize the risk of patients harming themselves and their caregivers. To do so, they need to understand the risk levels in each facility area.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/17095 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/17095-designing-plumbing-systems-for-safer-patient-environments PE0323_University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health Behavioral Health.jpg Zone Valves 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/17094 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/17094-zone-valves PE0323_PICU.jpg The Case for Vacuum Waste Systems With many western and southwestern states experiencing severe drought, conserving water is more relevant than ever. Read on to discover how to save water in hospitals by changing water closet waste systems.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/16724 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/16724-the-case-for-vacuum-waste-systems PE0123_hospital bath room.jpg Hospital bathroom with toilet washbasin and mirror white without persons The Mindful Designer A more mindful approach to health-care design can help you gain a new perspective about the client you are working with. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/16047 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/16047-the-mindful-designer pe_gregory.jpg Hospital Emergency Water Needs In an emergency where water will be limited, it is critical for hospitals and other medical facilities to have enough emergency water on hand for four days. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/15571 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/15571-hospital-emergency-water-needs PE0622_water-storage-tanks.jpg Whitehall Manufacturing's Mobile Showcase Heads to Dallas http://www.phcppros.com/articles/15289 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/15289-whitehall-manufacturings-mobile-showcase-heads-to-dallas Whitehall Manufacturing's Mobile Showcase Heads to Dallas ThermOmegaTech to Sponsor, Present PHCPPros CEU Webinar on Thermal Disinfection http://www.phcppros.com/articles/15167 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/15167-thermomegatech-to-sponsor-present-phcppros-ceu-webinar-on-thermal-disinfection 2 ThermOmegaTech to Sponsor, Present PHCPPros CEU Webinar on Thermal Disinfection Plumbing Design for Emergency Department Decontamination Areas Emergency departments are a fast-growing health-care market in the United States.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/15035 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/15035-plumbing-design-for-emergency-department-decontamination-areas PE0322_Modular Decon Structure.jpg Simplistic Preliminary Design So, your firm has won the project, and it’s time to start the preliminary plumbing design for the building or buildings.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/15032 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/15032-simplistic-preliminary-design PE0322_trauma-center.jpg Plumbing Design Considerations for Digestive Health Scope Reprocessing Centers — Part 2 Plumbing engineers should get involved as early as possible to understand equipment requirements, staff workflows, needed source equipment and space considerations.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/14675 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/14675-plumbing-design-considerations-for-digestive-health-scope-reprocessing-centers-part-2 Plumbing Design Considerations for Digestive Health Scope Reprocessing Centers — Part 2 Touch-free Hygiene Best Practices for Restrooms in Education Facilities American Rescue Plan funding facilitates many improvements in school restrooms to reduce the spread of illness. The Healthy Schools, Healthy People initiative cites comprehensive data proving that proper hand hygiene is key to good health for the whole school community.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/14354 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/14354-touch-free-hygiene-best-practices-for-restrooms-in-education-facilities Gabrielle-1.jpg