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Between the Lines with FGI

Season 2

Curious about the health care physical environment? Join John Williams and Bridget McDougall for serial fun on a serious topic as they discuss the FGI Guidelines and design and compliance issues with some of the world’s top health care thinkers and designers. Explore the history of the minimum standards and intent between the lines of the code.
 

Season 2 is here with new episodes dropping on the first Friday of each month. Between the Lines with FGI can be found on all major podcast outlets. Scroll further down this page for all episodes.

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S2E3 – Changes Ahead: Intellectual Property Rights and the Future of the Guidelines


Introduction There’s a seismic shift happening in the codes and standards development legal landscape as courts back away from the longstanding precedent of protecting copyrights. As a result, some entities now post what was protected content, seemingly in partnership with standards development organizations, in order to sell their own products. In reality, standards development organizations … Continued

October 4, 2024

E9 – Ding! Ding! A Toast to Residential Care Dining Spaces: Addie Abushousheh


Introduction Addie Abushousheh shares her insights on the evolution of residential health, care, and support facility design and construction, particularly focusing on the role kitchen and dining spaces have in enhancing residents’ quality of life. Key points include shifts in language to empower residents, the importance of various kitchen types for autonomy, and the significance … Continued

May 24, 2024

E7 – Is Part 1 of the Guidelines Optional? —John Williams and Bridget McDougall


Introduction In this week’s episode, Bridget and John discuss the intricacies of design and construction standards as they unravel both the misconceptions and the significance of Part 1 of the Guidelines for Design and Construction. Exploring topics ranging from risk assessments to equipment specifications, they offer valuable perspectives on navigating building codes, emphasizing the importance … Continued

April 12, 2024

E6 – It’s Electric! (Receptacles): Krista Biason


Introduction In this episode, Bridget and John enter the world of electrical receptacles in patient care areas with electrical engineer expert Krista Biason. They simplify complex regulations, dig into related Guidelines minimum requirements, and emphasize the importance of inclusive planning for functional, patient-centered spaces. Krista’s expertise shines as she explains technical nuances, from distinguishing between … Continued

March 22, 2024

E4 – Infection Preventionists as Collaborative Partners: Lela Luper


Introduction Infection preventionist Lela Luper joins hosts John and Bridget to explore the critical nexus of facility design and infection control in healthcare. From furr downs to fish tanks and everything in between, today’s episode illustrates the often-overlooked hidden dangers in the health and residential care physical environment. Lela underscores the value of including infection … Continued

February 23, 2024

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