Construction Guidelines Aug2021.pdf

CTPHC Contractor Guidelines 8/2021

CLIFTON T. PERKINS HOSPITAL CENTER

CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES

The following guidelines provide the Contractor with an awareness of some of the unique conditions under which this facility must operate as well as how this facility expects all Contractors, Sub-Contractors and other forces working on this site to conduct themselves and their projects.

1. The contractor is responsible to ensure that neither it’s employees/representatives nor the employees/representatives of any sub-contractor nor any other personnel on this project fraternize with the patient population. (i.e. – Cannot provide patients with food, money, tobacco products, matches fluids, drugs, etc.)

2. All tools and materials are to be secured and/or supervised, at all times, in such a manner to prevent access to these items by the patient population.

3. The Contractor must request permission for any disruption in services or area utilization related to this project. This request should be made of the designated

Hospital Representative 72 hours in advance of any planned disruption. The

Contractor must receive approval from the Hospital before proceeding. The

Hospital may waive this requirement at its sole discretion, depending on the specific situation.

4. Prior to starting any work, the Contractor must meet with the Hospital representative to discuss any possible deficiencies in the Life Safety Code that may arise. Items to be discussed are actions to be taken by contractor to address these deficiencies.

5. The Hospital maintains a “SMOKE FREE” environment. Therefore, no smoking or the use of any type of tobacco product is permitted on the hospital grounds. No alcohol, drugs, weapons, or other contraband/items as determined by the Hospital shall be brought onto the Hospital premises.

6. The well-being and care of patients is of the utmost importance to this facility’s operations. The Contractor must discuss any situation or condition affecting the safety

CTPHC Contractor Guidelines 8/2021 of the normal day to day patient/staff activities with the Hospital representative or contact a Security Manager immediately at x2090 upon becoming aware of such situations or conditions. No work is to proceed in the area of concern until a resolution satisfactory to the Hospital is achieved.

7. The Contractor shall immediately cease any activity deemed by Hospital personnel to pose a threat to the safety or well-being of patients, visitors, or staff. The Contractor shall immediately contact their Hospital Representative. The Hospital shall not incur any additional cost due to such an action.

8. The Contractor must wear identification at all times and must carry photo identification on Hospital Grounds.

9. The Contractor must keep all areas secure at all times to prevent unsupervised patient access. Except when entering or exiting, all vehicles equipment and/or trailers must be locked at all times.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY: All information and issues involving patients are considered strictly confidential. Photographing of patients or patient information is a VIOLATIION of patient confidentiality. Prior approval must be obtained if the Contractor wished to utilize photographs or video. Utmost care is to be taken to ensure that no patients or patient information is included. The Hospital reserves the right to confiscate any and all photographs, negatives video tapes and any other materials if obtained without approval or if the Hospital deems these items to be a violation of patient confidentiality.

Additionally, discussion of any information regarding an individual patient or any aspect of the general patient population at this facility is also considered a VIOLATION of patient confidentiality.

The undersigned agree to comply with guidelines as stated.

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