Facility Guidelines Institute
Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing guidance for the planning, design, and construction of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and residential health, care, and support facilities. We oversee the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction revision process and publication, fund research, and offer resources that support the development of safe, effective health and residential care built environments. FGI partners with numerous other organizations to help develop the Guidelines and other practical, evidence-informed publications.
The Code We Live In: A Family's Journey Through Hospital Design
S3 E1 – Safe by Design: Proactive Maintenance for Code and Care
FGI University
S3 Kickoff - What's New with Joint Commission: Recorded at HFIC!
S2 E8 – MRI Quench Pipes: Engineering Challenges and Safety Solutions
S2 E7 – Plumbing Standards and Health Care Facility Design
S2 E6 – Accommodating Individuals of Size in Health Care
S2 E5 – Surfaces in Health Care Settings + Evidence-Based Design
S2 E4 – MRI Safety and the Built Environment
S2 E3 – Changes Ahead: Intellectual Property Rights and the Future of the Guidelines
S2 E2 – Built Environment Impacts on Operations and the Patient Experience
S2 E1 – What's New in the 2026 FGI Facility Code Drafts
BONUS: Between the Lines – with ASHE
2026 Comment Period Tutorial
E10 – Designing Care Spaces with Our Future Selves in Mind: Jane Rohde
E9 – Ding! Ding! A Toast to Residential Care Dining Spaces: Addie Abushousheh
E8 – The Sound of Silence: Mandy Kachur
E7 – Is Part 1 of the Guidelines Optional? —John Williams and Bridget McDougall
E6 – It's Electric! (Receptacles): Krista Biason
E5 – Behavioral Health Crisis Units: Dr. Scott Zeller
E4 – Infection Preventionists as Collaborative Partners: Lela Luper
E3 - But Wait! There's More! The Functional Program: Tony Ruebsam
E2 – Form Follows the Functional Program: Ken Cates
E1 – The Genesis of the Guidelines: Doug Erickson
E0 - Introduction to Between the Lines with FGI
2026 Proposal Submission Instructions VIDEO TUTORIAL
2026 Proposal Writing Tips VIDEO TUTORIAL