S3 E3 — The Code Ahead: A Preview to the 2026 FGI Residential Code
From Between the Lines with FGI by Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI)
January 30, 2026 · 33 min · Season 3 · Episode 3
About this episode
This episode introduces the 2026 FGI Residential Code and discusses key changes with experts from the Residential Document Group.
In this episode of Between the Lines with FGI , John Williams and Marissa Lamperis Kastrinos introduce the first installment of a three-part series that focuses on each of the documents in the 2026 FGI Codes , start ing with the Residential document. Marissa and John welcome Addie Abushousheh , Gaius G. Nelson, and John Shoesmith, the chairs of the Residential Document Group of the 2026 Health Guidelines Revision Committee (HGRC), who provide an inside look at the key changes to the 2026 FGI Code for Planning and Design of Residential Care and Support Settings , as well as their inspiration for leading these changes . The 2026 FGI Residential Code provides baseline requirements for the planning, design, and construction of nursing homes, hospice facilities, assisted living settings , residential behavioral and mental health treatment facilities, long-term residential substance use disorder facilities, settings for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, adult day care and adult day health care facilities, wellness centers, and outpatient rehabilitation therapy facilities. This episode discusses additions and revisions to the 2026 FGI Residential Code…
People in this episode
Hosts: John Williams, Marissa Lamperis Kastrinos
Guests: Addie Abushousheh, Gaius G. Nelson, John Shoesmith
Topics covered
- 2026 FGI Residential Code
- planning and design
- residential care settings
- health guidelines
- revision process
Keywords
- FGI Codes
- residential document
- nursing homes
- assisted living
- health care facilities
- revision committee
- design requirements
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Facility Guidelines Institute, 2026 Health Guidelines Revision Committee
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