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Detailed Needs and Requirements: Gastroenterology Unit
10. Building Management
See 512.3
528.1.5
Trends
Increasingly complex and demanding laboratory procedures for
gastrointestinal studies will probably be developed in the future; however,
the basic methods of extracting samples and examining and treating
patients should not change significantly. Future changes to the
gastroenterology unit, therefore, may involve basic changes in facilities or
services required.
528.2
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
528.2.1
Functional Relationships
Figure 520-9 illustrates the optimum organization of clinical studies,
hemodialysis and gastroenterology units. Figure 520-10 indicates a future
possible relationship to gastroenterology nursing units.
528.2.2
Space Requirements
1. Gastric Studies Room
This room should have space and facilities for the collection of gastric
samples from several patients at one time. Required are seating for
patients, sample extraction and collection apparatus with connection to
vacuum outlets, countertop with space, a sink for handwashing, and
storage for necessary supplies and equipment.
It is necessary for a technician to observe and assist the patients at all
times during collection of samples. Allowance should be made for the
technician to remain in the room.
2. Manometry Room
This space may be comparatively small. It must accommodate a cot
for the patient to lie on, the manometry equipment, and space for a
technician. Manometric studies may not be conducted in all
gastroenterology units; therefore, inclusion of space depends on
program.
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