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Detailed Needs and Requirements: Gastroenterology Unit
3. Examination Room
All examination rooms on the unit should be equipped for endoscopy,
sigmoidoscopy, and gastroscopy. They should include appropriate
lighting, examination table, storage for necessary supplies and
equipment, countertop work space, handwashing sink, and vacuum
outlets. X-ray view boxes, and a small desk or writing surface for the
use of the physician should also be included.
4. Radiography-fluoroscopy Room
Provide a standard radiographic-fluoroscopy faculty with direct access
to a patient toilet.
5. Dark Room
If the frequency of use is sufficient, automatic developing equipment
may be provided in this room; however, facilities for manual
development should also be included.
6. Laboratory
A laboratory equipped with work benches, a fume hood, sinks, storage
space for reagents, equipment, and supplies, and refrigerated and
frozen sample storage is desirable on the gastroenterology unit. As
was mentioned previously, this may be shared with the clinical studies
unit if proximity permits.
7. Utility Room
This space is used for cleaning and storage of equipment and
supplies. It should be equipped with a sink, countertop work surface,
and storage space.
8. Offices
a. Gastroenterologists' office
b. Residents' office
c. Technician's office
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