FGI Bulletin #27
Price Drop Alert: 2018 FGI Guidelines Paperbacks Now $50 Each!
Creating safe, effective health care environments just got more affordable. Paperbacks of the 2018 FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction documents are now available for just $50 each.
Whether you’re planning, designing, or reviewing health care facilities, these trusted standards belong on your shelf. Grab your copy now—while supplies last!
Idaho, Washington, and Colorado Adopt 2022 FGI Guidelines
The 2022 Guidelines continue to make advances in adoption by states. To date, 20 states and Puerto Rico have adopted the 2022 edition. Colorado, Idaho, and Washington are the three most recent states to adopt. See below for details in how these states are using the Guidelines.
Idaho: Beginning July 1, 2025, Idaho has adopted the most current edition of the FGI Guidelines for all health care design and construction projects.
Washington: Washington has officially adopted the 2022 FGI Guidelines, with state-specific amendments for:
- Hospitals (including hospital-based hospice care centers)
- End-stage renal disease facilities
- Mobile units
Colorado: Effective October 1, 2025, Colorado will begin using the 2022 FGI Guidelines for hospitals, community clinics, emergency centers, dialysis facilities, outpatient surgery facilities, birth centers, nursing homes, settings for intellectual/developmental disability, assisted living, and inpatient hospice facilities.
Learn more about how states use FGI’s code documents.
New Errata Sheet Released
On May 5, 2025, an erratum was published for Section 3.1-2.2.2.2 (2)(b)(ii) (Space requirements—minimum clear dimension…) of the 2022 Guidelines for Residential Health, Care, and Support Settings. It corrects the minimum clear dimension for each resident area in a multiple-resident room in a nursing home. As published, the minimum clear dimension was 9 feet 6 inches per resident area; the corrected requirement is 10 feet minimum clear dimension per resident area.
FGI’s printable errata sheets are helpful for those using paperbacks of the Guidelines for Design and Construction. For licensed users of the documents, errata are incorporated into the HTML view. Detailed information on errata can be found by clicking on the “Errata” tab on any page in the subscriber library displaying this feature.
Remember to periodically check the Errata and Addenda page on the FGI website under the “Guidelines” tab so you don’t miss corrections to errors found in the documents.
Introducing FGI’s Director of Education
This spring, we welcomed Marissa Lamperis Kastrinos as director of education. In this position, she is be responsible for building a comprehensive FGI education and sponsorship program. Based in Orlando, Fla., Marissa brings more than a decade of experience in education leadership, sales and partnership strategy, and talent development with a background that spans global corporations, start-ups, and mission-driven nonprofits. From leading end-to-end design and delivery of learning and development initiatives to driving successful virtual education program launches, Marissa is passionate about empowering others through education and delivering quantitative results through curated experiences. Marissa holds a BA in Fashion Marketing and Management from the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago and she completed her internship at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, both of which exposed her to the significant impact of design and construction. Welcome to FGI, Marissa!
Tell Us What You Think!
We’re currently gathering input to better understand the kinds of educational experiences, content, topics, and formats that matter most to you. Whether you’re an architect, engineer, project manager, facility planner, or work in any role shaping health care environments, your perspective is invaluable to us.
We’ve created a brief survey (just a few minutes of your time) to help guide our educational offerings for the months ahead. The survey closes on Thursday, July 10th.
Your feedback will directly influence the programs, events, and resources we develop. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
If you know a company, foundation, or individual who shares our commitment to advancing health care design and education, consider making an introduction through our referral program.
Thank you for being a vital part of the FGI community!
Partner with FGI to Advance Education Efforts
In anticipation of our upcoming education program launch, FGI is excited to introduce our 2025 sponsorship opportunities.
This is a rewarding chance for mission-driven individuals, companies, and organizations to support the transformative learning experiences FGI provides, while making a lasting impact on the health care industry.
Why Sponsor FGI?
- Reach a targeted audience of health care design leaders.
- Promote safer, more effective care environments.
- Enjoy tax-deductible recognition for your organization.
Opportunities Include:
- Podcast Sponsorship – Between the Lines with FGI
- Digital Education – Webinars and online learning
FGI sponsorships help bring vital education to life, while positioning your organization as a champion of health care excellence. Learn more and make an impact today!
If you know a company, foundation, or individual who shares our commitment to advancing health care design and education, consider making an introduction through our referral program.
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