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Recently Posted Lessons Learned

  • Fire alarm for powered doors

    Facility name: Regional Medical Center Of San Jose Project name: RMCSAJ-052017M-ASC(OP Surgery)Location: SAN JOSE, CAProject classification: Hospital - RenovationProject type: Acute CareProject number: 0838500026Lesson Learned number: 187Impact: Cost, Schedule Cost impact: $8,500 Schedule impact: 7 days Lesson Learned/Best Practice On this project the fire...
  • Sliding doors at Isolation Rooms

    Facility name: Regional Medical Center Of San Jose Project name: RMCSAJ-052017M-ASC(OP Surgery)Location: SAN JOSE, CAProject classification: Hospital - RenovationProject type: Acute CareProject number: 0838500026Lesson Learned number: 186Impact: Quality Lesson Learned/Best Practice Rooms with sliding glass ICU/CCU doors sometimes have Isolation Rooms with differential...
  • Vibrocompaction Footing Size Change

    Facility name: Lawnwood Regional Medical Center Project name: LAWNWD-062019M-New Tower and CEPLocation: Fort Pierce, FLProject classification: Hospital - Vertical ExpansionProject type: Acute CareProject number: 3093200010Lesson Learned number: 185Impact: Schedule, Scope Lesson Learned/Best Practice In EDI, we found that the original specified vibro-compaction...
  • Isolation Pad Requirement Clarity

    Facility name: The Medical Center Aurora Project name: MCAURO-032018M-CMP-New TowerLocation: AURORA, COProject classification: Hospital - Vertical ExpansionProject type: Acute CareProject number: 2740000009Lesson Learned number: 184Impact: Cost, Schedule Lesson Learned/Best Practice Clarity on isolation pad requirements for AHU's. Suggested Actions for Future Projects Clearly designate...
  • ADA Shower Pans

    Facility name: Mercy Hospital Project name: MERCYH-032019M-Inpatient Rehab ExpansionLocation: MIAMI, FLProject classification: Hospital - RenovationProject type: Acute CareProject number: 2611000022Lesson Learned number: 183Impact: Cost, Schedule, Quality Lesson Learned/Best Practice 1. The existing dimensions in the contract drawings were incorrect for the bathroom...
  • Improvements in Third Party Owned Buildings

    Facility name: Ogden Regional Medical Center Project name: OGDNMC-012020M-New Rehab UnitLocation: OGDEN, UTProject classification: Hospital - Shell BuildoutProject type: MOBProject number: 3441500009Lesson Learned number: 182Impact: Cost, Schedule, Quality, Scope Cost impact: $65,000 Schedule impact: 10 days Lesson Learned/Best Practice For HCA Tenant Improvement...
  • Motorized Dampers at Louvers

    Facility name: East Florida Division Office Project name: DAVHOS-102018M-New Hospital (NOVAMC)Location: Davie, FLProject classification: Hospital - NewProject type: Acute CareProject number: 3597900001Lesson Learned number: 181Impact: Cost Cost impact: $49,705 Lesson Learned/Best Practice CEP mechanical drawing required a quick opening motorized damper at the louvers on...
  • OR Ceiling Height

    Facility name: P-SL Medical Center Project name: PRSTLK-022017P1-Surgery RenovationLocation: DENVER, COProject classification: Hospital - RenovationProject type: Acute CareProject number: 2720000020Lesson Learned number: 180Impact: Cost, Scope Lesson Learned/Best Practice Renovations involving OR hard lid ceiling prevent the ability to review above ceiling...
  • Minor Renovations

    Facility name: P-SL Medical Center Project name: PRSTLK-022017P1-Surgery RenovationLocation: DENVER, COProject classification: Hospital - RenovationProject type: Acute CareProject number: 2720000020Lesson Learned number: 179Impact: Cost, Schedule, Scope Lesson Learned/Best Practice "Minor Renovation" OR rooms become full demo rooms if more than cosmetic...
  • Long Lead Items on Accelerated Schedule

    Facility name: Ogden Regional Medical Center Project name: OGDNMC-012020M-New Rehab UnitLocation: OGDEN, UTProject classification: Hospital - Shell BuildoutProject type: MOBProject number: 3441500009Lesson Learned number: 178Impact: Schedule Schedule impact: 25 days Lesson Learned/Best Practice For Projects with Accelerated Schedules and no time for Early...
  • Shipping and Storage Fees

    Facility name: CJW Medical Center Project name: CJWJWC-122018M-ORTHO/NICU Expansion (Johnston Willis)Location: RICHMOND, VAProject classification: Hospital - RenovationProject type: Acute CareProject number: 3463200010Lesson Learned number: 177Impact: Cost Cost impact: $4,100 Lesson Learned/Best Practice It is critical for the General Contractor to do a better...
  • Neopod Shut Off Valve Access

    Facility name: Menorah Medical Center Project name: MENORA-092018M-Bed Tower ExpansionLocation: OVERLAND PARK, KSProject classification: Hospital - Horizontal ExpansionProject type: Acute CareProject number: 0972300007Lesson Learned number: 176Impact: Lesson Learned/Best Practice It was identified during the installation of the Neopod Staff Toilet Rooms,...
  • In Dapt Needs from Steris for Rough In

    Facility name: Menorah Medical Center Project name: MENORA-092018M-Bed Tower ExpansionLocation: OVERLAND PARK, KSProject classification: Hospital - Horizontal ExpansionProject type: Acute CareProject number: 0972300007Lesson Learned number: 175Impact: Schedule Lesson Learned/Best Practice Prior to In-Dapt starting their initial prefab install for the OR ceilings the...
  • Sound Testing Renovation Space

    Facility name: P-SL Medical Center Project name: PRSTLK-022017M-Pre-Op & RecoveryLocation: DENVER, COProject classification: Hospital - RenovationProject type: Acute CareProject number: 2720000019Lesson Learned number: 174Impact: Cost, Schedule, Quality Lesson Learned/Best Practice When renovating existing space, recommend walking area before starting and if there...
  • ITS Equipment List

    Facility name: Angel Medical Center Project name: ANGLMC-032019AR-25 Bed Replacement HospLocation: FRANKLIN, NCProject classification: Hospital - NewProject type: PlanningProject number: 2762500001Lesson Learned number: 173Impact: Quality, Scope Lesson Learned/Best Practice The IT&S Manager provided an equipment list in schedule/matrix format that was generated...
  • Collaboration between TV Installaer and Hill Rom

    Facility name: Brigham City Community Hospital Project name: BRIGHA-112016P1-ED RenovationLocation: BRIGHAM CITY, UTProject classification: Hospital - RenovationProject type: Acute CareProject number: 3441000003Lesson Learned number: 172Impact: Lesson Learned/Best Practice I was told the Hill Rom  Pillow Speaker was not working correctly with the TV. Hill...