Write a 550-850-word report about your facility.

Scenario
As the official project lead, you will use your skills in facility compliance to continue planning your facility. The legal team already knows about HIPAA, human resources, and medical malpractice liability, but has asked you to analyze legal and regulatory issues in health care facility design that may affect the facility design planning process.
Preparation
Using the University Library, CMS.gov, or Google Scholar, research the legal and regulatory requirements that will impact the design of your facility.
Assessment Deliverable
Write a 550-850-word report about your facility.
Note: Continue using the facility you chose in Week 2.
Include the following in your report:
Briefly restate your chosen facility type and location.
Provide an overview of the following types of requirements and briefly evaluate their impact:
Federal requirements, including ADA, OSHA, CMS, etc.
State zoning codes for your chosen location, as applicable
State certificate of need (CON) requirements, as applicable
Local zoning codes specific to your chosen location
Facility credentialing opportunities, such as The Joint Commission
Choose three requirements and evaluate the impact of compliance on your facility plan.
Reference and cite the textbook, Healthcare Facility Planning: Thinking Strategically, and at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.
Format your paper, citations, and references according to APA guidelines.
Submit your assessment.
ANSWER OUTLINE
A general outline and guidance on how to structure your report. You can then fill in the specific details related to your facility.
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**Title:** Legal and Regulatory Impact on Healthcare Facility Design
**Introduction**
– Briefly restate your chosen facility type and location.
– Provide an overview of the legal and regulatory requirements that impact healthcare facility design.
**Types of Legal and Regulatory Requirements**
1. **Federal Requirements**
– Discuss federal regulations that affect healthcare facility design, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines.
– Evaluate the impact of these federal requirements on your facility plan.
2. **State Zoning Codes**
– Explain how state zoning codes specific to your chosen location influence facility design.
– Discuss any zoning restrictions or guidelines that may apply.
3. **State Certificate of Need (CON) Requirements**
– Describe state certificate of need (CON) requirements and their relevance to your facility.
– Evaluate how CON regulations may impact your facility planning process.
4. **Local Zoning Codes**
– Discuss local zoning codes specific to your chosen location and their implications.
– Highlight any local zoning restrictions, land use regulations, or permit requirements.
5. **Facility Credentialing Opportunities**
– Explore facility credentialing opportunities, such as The Joint Commission, and their significance.
– Explain how compliance with credentialing organizations may affect your facility’s design and operations.
**Evaluation of Three Requirements**
– Choose three of the above requirements and provide a detailed evaluation of how compliance with each requirement impacts your facility plan. Consider space allocation, design modifications, budget considerations, and any other relevant factors.
– Use specific examples from your research to support your analysis.
**Conclusion**
– Summarize the key legal and regulatory requirements that will impact your healthcare facility design.
– Emphasize the importance of compliance and the need for thorough planning.
**References**
– Cite the textbook, “Healthcare Facility Planning: Thinking Strategically,” and at least three peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references following APA guidelines.
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By following this outline and conducting research specific to your chosen facility, you can create a comprehensive report that addresses the legal and regulatory aspects influencing your healthcare facility’s design.