Construction projects have standard approaches and processes. Facility operations, management and compliance also have standard approaches and processes. Many hospitals lack a solid process of transitioning from a construction project to operations and compliance. This affects the staff’s ability to manage systems and puts the hospital at risk of noncompliance with codes, standards, rules and regulations. This paper is intended to bridge the gap between construction and operations, providing an overview of the facility operations, management, and environment of care (EC) compliance issues and needs for Day 2 – the day after a facility opens.

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