Nursing Home Design Guide
2006
Short or long term stays by pets are
encouraged. State health department
regulations may require a series of
safeguards and even training for pets-in-
residence. Typical requirements for
facility pets include:
A distinct eating/sleeping place that is
not in a dining room for residents or
staff, and separately stored pet
supplies.
Birds need to be kept in aviaries.
Tabletop cages average 20 nsf [1.86
m] and sanctuaries are 60 nsf [5.57
Figures 3.35
m] or larger.
Animals, if welcomed, may also use
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"dog houses" and/or pet visiting
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areas, including facilities for dog
Boulder City, NV.
curbing, to minimize staff clean-up
and soiled resident-use areas.
8. Canteens
A canteen is a drop-in gathering space,
10. Smoking Room
store, area for eating, and destination
Smoking behavior has been and
during visits. Locate space adjacent to
continues to be controversial in Nursing
another social space or dining area.
Homes. Consider accommodating
(See Figure 3.36).
smoking, with a policy of one supervised
person at a time. Ensure that smoke
does not negatively affect residents or
staff when windows to a smoking room
are opened. If outside smoking is
permitted, provide designated areas
sufficiently far from dwelling areas and
offices to limit second hand smoke
transmission.
11. Meditation and/or Multi-Faith Chapel
Provide an inside chapel for
meditation/contemplation or small
ceremonies. Supply moveable, rather
Figure 3.36
than fixed, chairs to accommodate
people of varying mobility needs.
Canteen
Photo furnished by Nevada Veterans' Nursing
Accommodate small formal services and
Home, Boulder City, NV.
ceremonies as well as impromptu visits
throughout the day. Offer a dedicated
9. Pets On-Unit
area of 140 min to 450 max nsf [13.01 m
Animals are frequent visitors in health
to 41.81 m] according to facility size,
care facilities and Nursing Homes.
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