Healthcare Facilities

A failed HVAC system in an office building is uncomfortable. In a healthcare facility, it’s a patient safety issue. We know these buildings. We know the standards. We’ve worked in hospitals and clinical spaces across Oregon and Southwest Washington since 1994.

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The Work Is Different Here

Healthcare HVAC isn’t standard commercial work. Every area of a facility has its own requirements. Surgical suites, isolation rooms, patient wings, and common areas all operate under different standards for air changes per hour, filtration, and pressurization.

We know the difference. We build to those specs, and we document it.

We spec the right system for each zone and install it to match. Air exchange rates are code-driven and patient-safety-driven. We don’t guess on either.

Occupied facilities mean working around patients and staff. We plan our work to minimize disruption. That means sequencing, coordination, and communication with your facility team before we start.

Why Contractors Choose Santiam

Healthcare projects don’t leave room for ambiguity. GCs and facility managers working in this space need a mechanical contractor who understands what’s at stake and shows up ready to work within that.

Straight answers on scope and timelines. No surprises when conditions change. Work that passes inspection the first time. We don’t create problems on your job site. When something comes up, we call it out early.

We’ve worked alongside general contractors on some of the more complex mechanical projects across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The ones who come back aren’t looking for the lowest bid. They’re looking for a crew that won’t put their project at risk.

Healthcare Facility Services

Install

New construction and major renovations. We work from plan and spec or design-build. Equipment selection, ductwork fabrication, installation, commissioning. Built to the ventilation and filtration standards required for each area of the facility.

Maintain

Preventative maintenance keeps your systems running at spec between inspections. We schedule filtration changes, coil cleaning, belt checks, and control calibration around your facility. No deferred maintenance, no surprise failures.

Repair

When something fails in a clinical environment, response time matters. We prioritize healthcare facility calls. Our technicians know these systems and they come ready to work.

Featured Healthcare Facility Projects

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Santiam Memorial Hospital

Common Questions About Healthcare Facility Projects

What filtration standards do healthcare facilities require?
It depends on the space. Surgical suites, isolation rooms, and procedure areas each have specific minimum filtration ratings and air changes per hour under ASHRAE and Oregon code. We build to those requirements and can walk you through what applies to your project before we quote it.
Can you work in an occupied facility?
Yes. We plan our work around your schedule and coordinate with your facilities team. Most healthcare HVAC work requires phased execution to keep clinical spaces operational. That’s standard for us.
Do you work from plan and spec, or design-build?
Both. We work with architects and engineers on plan-spec projects, and we do design-build for owners who want a single point of contact for mechanical design and installation.
What's your service area for healthcare facilities?
Our commercial team serves four corners of Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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