title: Beyond the basics of endoscopy suite design.
abstract: For unit managers facing their first (or next) suite design, these beyond-the-basics points of advice may be helpful: 1. Allow ample time; 2 years from planning to ribbon-cutting is the minimum. 2. Start with the program, not the space. 3. Look ahead 5 to 7 years. 4. Choose an architectural firm with experience in designing endoscopy suites. 5. Work with staff and physicians to assess their needs and benefit from timely feedback on key decisions. 6. Be prepared to be flexible, especially when converting or remodeling space not fully described in existing drawings. 7. Build a client-architect relationship based on mutual respect that will remain in place through the first few months of operation.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pethigal
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Case
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings / Q000592:standards*; D016730:Program Development