Seating

A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) is for a temporary period of time and is usually obtained when there is a certain portion of the building the is determined to be habitable while another section is still under construction, or where minor construction is still underway, but it is safe for non-construction personnel to occupy the area.

The procedure and requirements for the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) vary widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but this information is often available online. There are typically timeframes associated with both the time from the request for an inspection, as well as the intended occupancy date. The inspection request is made by the Contractor, the Owner, or the Owner’s representative.

Feedback can be obtained from public meetings, interviews, focus groups, or surveys. Opinions should be evaluated by a team for the impact on both operations and the patient experience. There are often suggestions which have a minimal impact and little cost to implement, but other suggestions may be out of scope from a financial or strategic perspective. Expectations should be set relative to how suggestions will be evaluated, and in some instances it will be important to follow up directly with those making suggestions to ensure they know their opinions are heard and valued, even if not implemented.