Hospital Inspection Services and Certification

General Information#

OSHPD’s Inspection Services Unit is responsible for:

•  Hospital Inspector Certification Program – testing, certification, and recertification of private-sector construction inspectors.
• Construction Observation Bulletins – bulletins regarding statewide construction issues.
• Technical oversight of work performed by State and certified private-sector hospital construction inspectors.
• Development and administration of programs, policies and regulations related to health facility construction inspection and HCAI field safety.
• Technical leadership, training, and quality control/quality assurance of HCAI field staff.

Construction Observation Bulletins#

Overview#

• Identify common concerns with hospital construction
• Bring awareness of specific concerns in hospital construction
• Provide information for Owners, Contractors, Design Professionals, IORs, Special Inspectors, Testing Laboratories, and HCAI-FDD Staff

 COB Number & Subject#

COB 01-28-15* – ASC Pacific 3WH & 3WHF Metal Deck
COB 06-03-13* – Non-Approved Construction Documents

*Indicates the COB was revised

We welcome your feedback, comments, and questions. Please direct them to the Inspection Services Unit, 

Upcoming Exams#

• Hospital Inspector Certification Exam Notice
• Recertification Exam Notice