CSA has a public consultation currently open for CSA Z8000, Canadian Health Care Facilities (New Edition), which provides a nationally recognized baseline for the design and construction of hospitals and selected care facilities.

This standard describes essential elements and specific requirements for the planning, design, and construction of health care facilities. It applies to all facilities, public or private, that provide health care treatments, health-related services, or diagnostic testing services, regardless of type, size, location, or range of services. This includes hospitals, facilities providing outpatient diagnosis and treatment services, specialty inpatient centres, and long-term care homes.

Read the background on CSA Z8000 Canadian Health Care Facilities – Planning, Design, and Construction on the CSA website and participate in the consultation through the CSA Draft Review site.

Deadline for participation is February 18. Learn more about the CSA’s public review program by visiting the CSA Public Review homepage.