The project sponsor must supply for each project a brief written narrative functional program for the facility.

1. (1) The functional program for a hospital, psychiatric hospital, or a special inpatient care facility classified as a rehabilitation hospital shall comply with the requirements of the 2018, Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI), Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals, section 1.2-2 as amended in OAR chapter 333, division 535.
2. (2) The functional program for an ambulatory surgery center, extended stay center, or outpatient renal dialysis center shall comply with the 2018, FGI, Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities, section 1.2-2 as amended in OAR chapter 333, division 535.
3. (3) The functional program for a special inpatient care facility classified as a freestanding hospice facility or a substance use disorder treatment facility shall comply with the 2018, FGI, Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care and Support Facilities, section 1.2-2 as amended in OAR chapter 333, division 071.

4. (4) The functional program for a freestanding birthing center, special inpatient care facility classified as a religious institution, long term care facility, assisted living facility, or residential care facility shall include the following information:

   1. (a) The purpose of the project;
   2. (b) Department relationships and flow of patients, clients or residents, staff, visitors and supplies;
   3. (c) Size and function of each space;
   4. (d) Description of those services necessary for the complete operation of the facility;
   5. (e) Special design feature(s);
   6. (f) Occupant load, numbers of staff, patients, clients or residents, visitors and vendors; and
   7. (g) Issues of privacy or confidentiality for patient, client or resident.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 410.070, 441.025, 441.060, 443.450, 443.860 & 443.886

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 410.070, 441.060, 443.450, 443.860 & 443.886

History

PH 7-2025, adopt filed 03/01/2025, effective 03/01/2025