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A Special Thank

You to the
HEALTHCARE REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN & FACILITY
November 2018

Host of the South Cover Story: Safer, Healthier, Customer Driven Hospitals Built by OHL

Florida Healthcare Continued from page 1 hospital construction includes LEED targeted patient populations and com-
Hospital, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, (Leadership in Energy and Environment munity needs. We start early with the
Networking Group Mercy Hospital and Mount Sinai, in Design) certification and a leading role in client team to discuss patient or resident
Miami. A plus in OHL’s column is repeat sustainability which contributed to driv- demographics, community concerns or
business. A full-service team response is ing industry acceptance of sustainability building use, and we regularly attend
SOP at OHL and clients have come to as a norm now. regional and national conferences to stay
rely on integrity, hands-on customer “Our engagement in the sustainability updated on current codes,” Chang said.
service and longstanding industry leader- wave includes energy and water conser- Not only do most health care clients
ship, according to Chang. vation and use of material and knowl- have mandates regarding facilities built
He noted that hospitals, ambulatory edge that reduces client vulnerability to to accommodate the provision of tech-
facilities, stand-alone ERs, surgi-centers, natural disasters (hurricanes and flood- nology for quality patient care but also
BROWARD or senior living complexes all want ther- ing) and leaves behind an eco-viable that they provide an environment for
HEALTH NORTH apeutic facilities that are eco-friendly, footprint for those who follow,” Chang delivering that care. Increased use of nat-
safe, sustainable, efficient and economi- remarked. ural light, organic materials, and textures
cal in order to provide quality care, Technological advancements also in sync with the building function are all
For information about attract clinicians and accommodate impact the need for building flexibility important elements of a healing atmos-
advancements in technology that are on- into infrastructure. Electronic records, phere for patients and their families that
our next meeting of going. From design through construc- communications access across regional OHL strives to provide.
SFHNG, tion, safety and technology issues have facilities, radio antenna equipment for Being good neighbors and responsible
changed immensely over the years and telecommunications with ambulance corporate citizens also tops the punch
please email OHL stays abreast of current practices by and fire department first responders, spe- list for project managers at OHL.
charles@ being in the thick of it. cialty energy needs in imaging applica- According to Chang, “We are involved in
For example, maternity rooms and tions of nuclear magnetic fields and the local community and reach out to
southfloridahospitalnews.com
nurseries most often require camera and radioactive waves all require preplanning small business enterprises to provide
door installations to accommodate secu- and knowledgeable execution for safe opportunities to engage in construction
rity protocols for safety while the scale of health care delivery in new or remodeled projects for the local community busi-
rooms have changed based on rooming- facilities. ness. The symbiotic relationship and
in needs for new families and advanced “We work closely with manufacturers knowledge exchange is a win-win.”
equipment in NICU nurseries for the of medical equipment so we can provide
tiniest baby care. the latest intelligence in facility con- For more information, visit
In fact, not long ago, the greening of struction to accommodate diagnostic www.ohlna.com or email
THE REGION’S MONTHLY NEWSPAPER FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS & PHYSICIANS
hospitals was considered a new trend. and therapeutic advancements related to Frank.Chang@ohlna.com.
OHL’S long-term commitment to green

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