Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Facilities, 4th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781635851113 ISBN-10: 1635851114 Copyright: 2019 Edition: 4th Author: The Joint Commission, Doody's Expert Review    Score: 93 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Kristine Mortimore,  MSN, BSN  (Rush University Medical Center) Description This fourth edition presents updated information and eight new case studies on the construction and renovations of healthcare facilities, based off the Joint Commission and Joint Commission International (JCI) standards. The third edition was published in 2015. Purpose The purpose is to summarize the planning, design, and construction process while including pertinent information on other subjects, such as commissioning and post-occupancy issues that can arise when building healthcare facilities. The objectives are clear and met. With new revelations in healthcare continually emerging, this fourth edition is needed to present new guidelines. Audience This book is written for a vast group from architects and contractors to healthcare leaders, administrators, and facility directors. It is not merely focused on construction but articulates layout proposals and how to create a well-organized, safe environment for organizations. The author is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA). This designation represents outstanding work and contributions to architecture. The book has also been reviewed by a team of Joint Commission experts. Features This book addresses concerns related to the construction and/or renovations of healthcare facilities and guidelines for successful completion. It details Joint Commission standards and presents case studies related to each chapter. For example, after the "Commissioning" chapter, a case study highlights a recommissioning situation to reinforce chapter takeaways. Algorithms and models make the book visually appealing and engaging for readers. Assessment The quality of this book is great. It can be used by organizations planning construction/renovations or by established organizations beginning innovative projects. It will be a fundamental tool in creating well-designed healthcare facilities that are safe and up to date on Joint Commission standards. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 2 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 4 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 8 ©2025 Doody Enterprises, Inc.