The Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities is currently being revised, and the participation of the health care community is important to developing a comprehensive and effective 2014 edition. With a draft version of the 2014 Guidelines ready for publication, this is the time to submit comments to be considered by the Health Guidelines Revision Committee (HGRC) during its final meeting. This session will highlight the proposed 2014 draft, provide guidance on how to submit comments, and offer participants the opportunity to submit input directly to HGRC committee members. This session will enable you to:

● Describe the process of submitting comments on the 2014 proposed draft.
● Identify four major initiatives presented in the 2014 proposed draft.
● Discuss the importance of the newly crafted patient safety risk assessment and the gains in patient outcomes.
● Learn how the 2014 Guidelines will address resident’s needs in the new residential care facility volume.