Design
FGI Guidelines
FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals
Scope
The FGI Guidelines are the de facto reference for the physical design and construction of hospital facilities in the United States. They set minimum requirements for room area, clearances, headwall configuration, plumbing, and unit organization, and are adopted by reference into many state health department codes.
Where it applies in the room
- Minimum clear floor area for med-surg, ICU, PACU, and isolation rooms
- Clearances around the head, foot, and transfer sides of the bed
- Single-patient-room defaults in new construction
- Family and caregiver zones within the room
Key requirements at a glance
| ICU minimum area | 200 sq ft clear floor area for new single-patient ICU rooms. |
|---|---|
| Med-surg minimum area | 120 sq ft clear floor area for single-patient rooms (new construction). |
| Bed clearances | 3 ft on transfer side; 4 ft at foot; documented turning radius. |
| Single-occupancy default | New construction defaults to single-patient rooms unless otherwise justified. |
Summarized for reference. Consult the source document for the definitive text.
Source & further reading
- · FGI Guidelines overview — publisher
Also known as
- FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals
- FGI Guidelines
- Facility Guidelines Institute
- FGI
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