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Detailed Needs and Requirements: Residents' Quarters
5213
RESIDENTS' QUARTERS
5213.1
USERS NEEDS
5213.1.1
Objectives
Residents are "on-call" periodically during their term of service. The on-
call period generally does not last more than one night consecutively;
however, during this time, the resident is completely responsible for the
care of patients in his specialty. Residents' quarters provide an in-hospital
base during the on-call period.
5213.1.2
Operational Relationships
The relationship of the residents' quarters to other functional units is not
critical. It is desirable, however, to minimize the resident's travel time to
nursing units in his specialty.
There are two basic options for providing resident facilities: centralized
and decentralized. Centralized facilities group private and communal
spaces for all residents in a location quickly accessible, yet separate from
the activities of the nursing units. Decentralized facilities puts private
spaces close to a particular nursing unit, and provides a group lounge in a
separate location.
5213.1.3
Characteristics
1. Environment
Activities will include reading, quiet and noisy games, sleeping, eating
(snacks), conversation, watching television and bathing. Appropriate
environments should be provided for these activities
2. Organization
The organization of the unit will vary depending on whether a
centralized or decentralized facility is provided. In either case, the type
of unit found in a typical V.A. hospital will generally resemble a hotel in
organization.
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