ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BME4010	Healthcare Facility Guidelines and Standards	Spring	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. ALİ YEKTA ÜLGEN
Course Objectives:	To learn the design and certification requirements for Hospitals, Health Care Facility Management and Safety.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Guidelines and Minimum Requirements for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities

Course Content

Guidelines and Minimum Requirements for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities; Sterilization, Medical Gas Pipeline System, Earth Grounding, Clean air systems, Hazardous materials and Risk Control, Patient Safety.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Guidelines for Design of Health Care Facilities (AIA)
2)	Hospital Accreditation and JCI Standards; QHA Trent Accreditation Standards
3)	Design Requirements for ICU, OR, X-Ray Department, PET Shielding Requirements
4)	"Medical Gas Pipeline System, Guidelines for Testing Medical Gases (O2, N20 and Medical Air), Medical-surgical vacuum systems, Design of the Vacuum Pump System, Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal"
5)	Clean-air Systems and Classification, Hospital clean-air zones, Airborne Infection, ISO 14644
6)	Particle Counting, Active/Passive Air Sampling, Isolation Rooms Design Requirements
7)	Midterm Exam I
8)	Earth Grounding System, Isolated Power Systems and Line Isolation Monitor, Conductive Flooring
9)	"Guidelines for Design of Sterilization Department, Sterilization Validation, Sterility and Shelf Life, Bowie-Dick test, Chemical indicators, Biological indicators"
10)	Sterilization Techniques (EtO, Formaldehyde, Ozone, Plasma , Gamma) Compaing EtO and Plasma sterilization techniques
11)	Sterilization Department Design Guidelines, Validation in Sterilization
12)	Health Devices IPM System for Medical Device Performance and Safety Measurements
13)	Waste Management, Management of Hazardous Materials
14)	Midterm Exam II

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders Notları; Power Point sunumlar.

References:

Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospitals, 6th Edition, Sterilization, Part 1: Sterilization in Health Care Facilities, AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation ), 2015 Edition; EN ISO 14644 Standards; EN ISO 7396; Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, American Institute of Architects and the Facility Guidelines Institute, 2014; NFPA 99 Standard For Healthcare Facilities, 2015 edition; ECRI Health Devices IPM.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	3	% 20
Midterms	2	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	12	3	36
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Homework Assignments	4	7	28
Midterms	2	3	6
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			142

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6)	Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.