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Detailed Needs and Requirements: Clinical Studies Unit
8. Dayroom
A dayroom should be provided for patient recreation and relaxation.
Since most of the patients are ambulant and capable of taking their
meals out-of-bed, the dayroom may be utilized for group dining.
9. Offices
a. Nurse supervisor's or head nurse's office
b. Dietitians' offices
c. Physicians' offices
d. Social worker's office
10. Meeting Room
A room capable of accommodating groups of from 8 to 10 persons
should be included on the unit for use during unit staff meetings,
instruction of nursing or medical students, etc.
11. Conference Room
A large conference room, to accommodate groups of 15 to 25 persons,
should be accessible from the unit. This space may be located to
facilitate joint use by several units on one floor or adjacent floors.
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