First Draft 3-15-97
Ambulatory Care Invasive Procedures
Surgery encompasses invasive ambulatory
procedures but without hospitalization. This
sometimes works hardship on patients many
of whom are elderly and may have come a
long distance for surgery or other procedures.
If more recovery time is needed than can be
provided in an eight hour day, overnight rest
may be needed. Some of the larger clinics
can be planned to accommodate a few
patients with on-site beds, but smaller
facilities may require using temporary
facilities for overnight stays. This is also a
problem in clinics in remote areas and should
be considered from the onset of the project.
Special HVAC Requirements
For larger clinics and those containing
general anesthesia operating rooms a
dedicated air-cooled chilled water system
with backup from a main chilled
water
system is required.
Emergency power for the air-cooled chilled
water system, air handling units, exhaust
fans, pumps and controls is required.
See HVAC Design Manual for Hospital
Projects for type of system, filtration and
ductwork requirements.
VA Design Guide
Ambulatory Care Invasive Procedures Suite
Guide Plate 2-3
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