The Development and Implementation of a Practical Building ...

Healthcare Facilities Management Conference 2012Agreed Building ConditionBuilding RatingAs part of this project all building metrics would be given arating from 1 to 5.1 – Demolish. Beyond economic repair.2 – Poor. Not fit for use but repairable.3 – Fair. Fit for use but requires service or repairs.4 – Good. Generally good condition and fully operational.5 – Very Good. As new except for minor items.Agreed Building ConditionAgreed RatingConsultative meetings were held with unit nurse managers andother key stakeholders.As a result of these meetings it was agreed that the acceptablebuilding condition within Barwon Health would be;4 – Good.This was the first significant achievement from this projectbecause for the first time there was agreement between theMaintenance Department and our customers about whatconstituted acceptable building condition.9