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Detailed Needs and Requirements: Nursing Home Care Unit
All furnishings and equipment, including storage units, switches,
lavatory fixtures and operable windows must be usable by wheelchair
patients. This requires ample space for wheelchair-bed transfer and
night storage of wheelchairs.
Due to the increased length of patient stay, additional horizontal and
vertical storage space would be desirable. Space will be needed for
clothing (patients will be dressed) personal effects, books, writing
paper, suitcases, extra blankets, prosthetic devices and soiled clothing
and linen. A ventilated space is desirable for the latter.
Bedroom services may include piped oxygen, television, and lighting
for reading, examination and social activities. An audio-visual nurse
call system is desirable.
2. Dayroom
Emphasis will be placed on out-of-room activity. Social spaces should
encourage participation by providing a pleasant environment plus
maximum flexibility to accommodate varied activities. A capability to
allocate sub-spaces for different types of activities is desirable.
Lighting, surface finishes, and acoustical qualities must be consistent
with theses activities.
3. Nurses' Work Spaces
Work spaces will be similar to those of GM & S unit. Nurses should be
able to observe corridors and group spaces. It may be desirable to
provide an office or small conference room adjacent to the nurse's
station for patient, visitor and staff interviews, for team conferences
and for use as a private study work area.
4. Supporting Facilities
Similar to those on a GM & S unit.
5. Teaching Facilities
Similar to those on GM & S unit with the exception of facilities for
residents, interns and medical students.
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