FACILITY GUIDELINES INSTITUTE

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SERVICES PROVIDED

  • 2014, 2018, and 2022 Tri-Chair for the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities, which is used as a reference book for providers and the A/D community and adopted as licensing code throughout the United States

  • Lead Chair and Editor/Writer for initial development of independent book in 2014 of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities. Content includes guidance for Nursing Homes, Hospice Facilities, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Adult Day (Health) Care, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and Wellness Centers

  • Advancements in guidance that include person-centered care in 2014, 2018, and 2022 editions

  • Additional 2018 chapter – Requirements for Long-Term Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities

  • Additional 2018 chapter – Settings for Individuals with Intellectual and/ or Developmental Disabilities

  • Advancements in guidance that includes inclusive environments content in 2022 to promote the advancement of Universal Design utilized as a process for access to services, amenities, and the physical environment

  • 2022 edition includes the redevelopment and focus on Assisted Living Typologies for Residential, Household, and Assisted Living Communities

  • 2022 edition includes a focus on integration of ASHRAE 170 updates into the Guidelines

  • Graphic Design Services for Guidelines Marketing and Trade Show Participation

  • Continuing Education Program Development on Functional Programming

  • Continuing Education Program Development on the entire 2014 Edition of the Guidelines, including scripting for panelists, videography team assembly, and development of presented content

The adaptation of codes and regulations to support non-institutional, person-centered environments removes a significant barrier to improving residential long-term health, care, and support settings.  Jane Rohde as one of the editors, content coordinators, and one of the tri-chairs for the 2014, 2018, and 2022 revision cycles  for the published Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities has supported the mission of removing barriers to promote and obtain person-centered care as a professional and personal philosophy aligning with the Facility Guidelines Institute’s goals. 

The 2014 groundbreaking document includes guidance on not only traditional models, but provides guidance for designers, regulators, and providers for creating sustainable, person-centered environments; such as household care models. Each subsequent edition includes  The Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities is one of three books published by the Facility Guidelines Institute.  Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities are the additional publications.