[Histonet] New Lab

[Mike Toole]

The attachments did not go through but here is the main body of information
.

 

Our hospital is in the early stages of drawing up architectural plans for a
new facility. I am wondering if anyone knows of a company or group
you could recommend for the design of a new laboratory (physical plans)?

 

Jim Contratto is the Director of Business Development for McCarthy
Construction which is based in St. Louis, MO.  They do work nationwide in
healthcare for laboratories and radiology deparments, etc.  Jim is an honest
hardworking guy and could at least give you some ideas.  His e-mail is
jcontratto <@t> mccarthy.com  and his phone is 314-96803300 ext. 2343.  Give him
a call and see what he can do for you

 

you will want to make sure a certified Mechanical Eng is involved for the
HVAC build-out- otherwise, you'll run into alot of problems with negative
pressure, appropraite ventilation, etc. project managers typically try to
cut the corner on costs with this and dont have it approved by an engineer
and somehow get the city to stamp and approval with a fudged "air balance
report". you will want to get references of past lab build outs. if they
dont have a history of lab build-outs, be careful. 

 

 

Mortland Planning and Design

www.mortlanddesign.com

An Architectural Firm Dedicated to the Planning & Design of Clinical &
Surgical Pathology Labs Karen K. Mortland AIA, MT(ASCP) President Architect
& Medical Technologist

 

Mike Toole CT(ASCP)

Chief Cytotechnologist

Diagnostic Clinic of Longview

Longview, Texas

Phone 903-291-6016

Email:  mtoole <@t> dcol.net