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DESIGN DECISIONS
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The basic differences between hospitals and
other buildings are:
The need to restrict air movement in and
between various areas
Ventilation and filtration to dilute and remove
odors, airborne microorganisms, and hazardous
chemical substances
Areas that require 100% outdoor air with
specified air changes
The need for different temperatures and humidity
in areas for both infection control, patient therapy
and comfort
The design sophistication needed to permit
accurate control of environmental conditions.