MIL-HDBK-1191
SECTION 11:
COMMUNICATIONS
11.1.
INTRODUCTION. The planning and engineering of communications
systems for health facilities will conform to the design criteria contained in
this section. Department of Defense Medical Facilities use various integrated
voice data, imaging, information, electronic security and telemedicine systems
to provide quality healthcare to DOD personnel. All references are included
at the end of this section.
11.1.1
Construction. All construction will require application of
detailed communications engineering concepts, with consideration of system
size, organization, function and cost.
11.1.2
Applicability. All communications systems described herein, will
be designed, procured, and installed under the Military Construction Defense
Medical (MCDM), Operations and Maintenance and other programs.
11.1.3
Seismic Design.
Seismic design requirements will be in accordance
with Section 06.
11.1.4
Design Criteria. Communication systems, equipment and facilities
will be designed in conformance with Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards;
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), NFPA 70, NFPA 99, NFPA 101, EIA/TIA
568, EIA/TIA 569, EIA/TIA 606, EIA/TIA 607,EIA/TIA 758 and applicable using
Service standards and criteria. See references at the end of this section
11.2
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ACQUISITION. Communications systems and
equipment authorized for procurement and installation are identified in
section 1 of this document.
11.3
PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES.
Communications systems for medical facilities will incorporate the latest
proven technology and equipment. Integration and coordination of various
communications systems are especially demanding since several government
agencies and the designing firm are involved. The government agencies include
the Design and Construction Agent, medical facility planning agent (Army:
HFPA; Air Force: HFO; Navy: BUMED) and information systems support agent for
the using Service. The responsibilities of each agency and the designer
include:
11.3.1
Health Facility Planning Agent. The health facility planning
agent establishes functional requirements. A critical function of the
planning process is to ensure that the section 17 of the DD form 1391 is
completely and accurately developed. This information is captured and
included in the front page of the DD form 1391.
11.3.2
Proponent Funded Design. The planning agent shall insure that the
using Service has completed planning and budgeting for all proponent funded
equipment required to provide a complete and useable facility by the
completion of concept design.
11.3.3
Design Agent. The Design Agent shall insure that a complete and
accurate cost estimate for all communication systems is developed by the
completion of concept design.
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