IGBC Green Healthcare Facilities
Introduction
The healthcare sector in India is growing at a rapid pace and contributing immensely to the growth of the quality of services. The sector is expected to grow several-fold in the next decade. While this augurs well for the country, there is an imminent need to introduce green concepts and techniques in this sector, which can aid growth in a sustainable manner.
Introducing green concepts in the healthcare facilities can help address National issues like infection, epidemics, handling of bio-medical waste, water efficiency, energy efficiency, reduction in fossil fuel use for commuting, consumer waste and in general conservation of natural resources. Most importantly, these concepts can enhance patients' health, recovery and well-being.
Introducing green concepts in the healthcare facilities can help address National issues like infection, epidemics, handling of bio-medical waste, water efficiency, energy efficiency, reduction in fossil fuel use for commuting, consumer waste and in general conservation of natural resources. Most importantly, these concepts can enhance patients' health, recovery and well-being.
Benefits
Green Hospitals can have tremendous benefits, both tangible as well as intangible. The most tangible benefits are the reduction in water and energy consumption right from day one of occupancy. The energy savings could range from 30 - 40 % and water savings around 20 - 30%. The intangible benefits are improved health and hygiene, enhanced daylight, connectivity with the nature, improved health & hygiene for better infection control, faster recovery of patients by 15%, Reduction in patient stay by 41%.
Overview
The rating system addresses the following aspects:
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Sanitisation & Hygiene
- Water Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Building Materials and Resources
- Site Selection & Planning
The guidelines detailed under each mandatory requirement & credit enables the design and construction of new buildings of all sizes and types (as defined in scope). Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every green new building should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.
Scope
IGBC Green Healthcare Facilities Rating System is designed for Sub-centre, Primary Health Centre, Community Health Centre, District Hospital, Clinics, Private Hospitals and Medical Institutions.
Approach for Medical Universities/ Campuses:
In case of Medical Universities, all buildings including healthcare facility in the campus can be considered for certification subject to:
- All the buildings shall meet the mandatory requirements and minimum number of credits required under respective IGBC rating systems. For example, residential building should meet mandatory requirement and minimum number of credit points applicable under IGBC Green Homes.
- Final rating awarded for the Medical University will be based on the rating achieved by the Healthcare Facility building.
Note: The project shall register under the medical university/campus option under igbc green healthcare facility rating.
Certification Levels
The threshold criteria for certification/pre-certification levels are as under:
| Certification Level | Credits (New Healthcare Facilities) | Credits (Exiting Healthcare Facilities) | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified | 50 - 59 | 45 - 53 | Best Practices |
| Silver | 60 - 69 | 54 - 62 | Outstanding Performance |
| Gold | 70 - 79 | 63 - 71 | National Excellence |
| Platinum | 80 - 100 | 72 - 90 | Global Leadership |
IGBC will recognise Green Healthcare Facility that achieve one of the rating levels with a formal letter of certification and a mountable plaque
Fee Structure
*The fee structure is applicable to both existing and new healthcare facility.
Hospital block(s)
Precertification / Provisional Certification Fee
| IGBC Members | ₹ 1,50,000 |
| Non Members | ₹ 1,85,000 |
Certification Fee (Rs.)
| Membership Category | Built-up Area: 5,000 sq m & below Fixed rate (Rs) |
Built-up Area: 5,001 sq m to 50,000 sq m Based on sq m |
Built-up Area: 50,001 sq m & above Fixed rate (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Members | ₹1,40,000 | Rs. 140,000 plus Rs. 10 per additional sq m over & above 5,001 sq m | ₹5,90,000 |
| Annual members | ₹1,50,000 | Rs. 150,000 plus Rs. 10.50 per additional sq.m over & above 5,001 sq.m | ₹6,25,000 |
| Non-members | ₹1,80,000 | Rs. 160,000 plus Rs. 10.50 per additional sq.m over & above 5,001 sq.m | ₹6,35,000 |
- Parking areas need not be considered as part of the built-up area.
- Fee is exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Registration, Precertification, Provisional Certification and Certification fee are non-refundable.
- Membership discounts can be availed only if the Project Owner or Developer is a member of IGBC.
- Recertification fee of INR 1,50,000 (or) 50% of the Certification fee, whichever is higher, shall be paid based on the prevalent Certification fee structure of IGBC Green Healthcare Facilities Rating system.
Payment Details:
- Payment can be done through Online options - Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking.
Medical University/Campus
Precertification/Provisional Certificate Fee
| IGBC Members | ₹300,000 |
| Annual Member | ₹325,000 |
| Non-Member | ₹350,000 |
Certification Fee
| Membership Category | Built up Area:5,000 sq.m and below Fixed rate (Rs.) | Built up Area:5,001 sq m to 50,000 sq m Based on sq.m | Built up Area:50,001 sq m & above Fixed Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Members | ₹2,10,000 | Rs. 210,000 plus Rs. 10 per additional sq.m over & above 5,001 sq.m | ₹7,37,500 |
| Annual members | ₹2,25,000 | Rs. 225,000 plus Rs. 10.50 per additional sq.m over & above 5,001 sq.m | ₹7,81,250 |
| Non-members | ₹2,40,000 | Rs. 240,000 plus Rs. 10.50 per additional sq.m over & above 5,001 sq.m | ₹7,93,750 |
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