Criterion

Highly Engaged Employees

Criterion is a leading consulting firm specializing in medical equipment planning, equipment placement drawings, procurement assistance, and logistics coordination for healthcare facilities across the Western United States. Founded in 1977, Criterion was among the pioneering firms that established medical equipment planning as a distinct industry d... iscipline and has maintained its position as a market leader for over four decades. The firm serves a diverse clientele including healthcare providers, architectural firms, design-build teams, universities, and government agencies, with demonstrated expertise across project scales ranging from single-modality installations to multi-building campus deployments. Operating from three California-based offices, Criterion provides both the geographic proximity and operational capacity to support complex projects throughout the Western region. The company's competitive advantage stems from its multidisciplinary team composition, which integrates professionals with specialized backgrounds in healthcare architecture, laboratory planning, medical imaging, nursing, and owner-led procurementenabling comprehensive, end-to-end project support. Criterion has completed more than 450 OSHPD-regulated projects (OSHPD 1, 3, and 4 classifications) and maintains deep expertise in navigating California's stringent Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development requirements, actively monitoring regulatory changes and review processes to ensure client compliance and timely project delivery. The firm's planning methodology incorporates advanced planning tools and collaborative workflows designed to streamline stakeholder coordination and integrate OSHPD milestones into overall project schedules. This combination of industry longevity, regulatory expertise, multidisciplinary staffing, and proven track record across hundreds of complex healthcare facility projects positions Criterion as a trusted partner for medical equipment planning and facility design consulting throughout the Western ...Read More