Research Article
Oct 1971
Civil Engineering in Health Care Systems
Publication: Engineering Issues: Journal of Professional Activities
Volume 97, Issue 1
Abstract
This paper examines the changing characteristics of health care systems and their impact on health care facilities. It presents the significance of such changes, and the opportunities and challenges to those in the civil engineering profession who are engaged in the planning, design, and construction of health care facilities. It points out the effects of the operation and management of health care systems on, e.g. the planning, design, and construction of hospitals, health centers, and vice versa.
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Engineering Issues: Journal of Professional Activities
Volume 97 • Issue 1 • October 1971
Pages: 87 - 94
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© 1971 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 1971
Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Building design
- Buildings
- Business management
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Design (by type)
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering profession
- Facilities (by type)
- Health care facilities
- Health hazards
- Practice and Profession
- Public administration
- Public health and safety
- Structural engineering
- Structures (by type)
- Systems engineering
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Tung Au, M.ASCE
Prof. and Acting Head, Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Carnegie-Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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