Dedicated housekeeping closets are required in the main areas of the surgical suite. This requirement is based upon differing
levels of asepsis in these main areas. One HAC is located in the Clean Core and is used only for cleaning that area. One HAC is
accessed from the semi-restricted corridor. It is used for cleaning all of the operating rooms and balance of the Surgical Suite. One
HAC is located in the PACU.
Doors
The entrance from the semi-restricted corridor, from which patients are moved in and out of the operating room, should be at least
6'-0" (1.82 meters) wide with a pair of doors, each measuring 3'-0" (.914 meter) wide, or set of doors with one leaf of 4'-0" (1.21
meters) and the other 2'-0" (.6 meter) wide. It is important that the corridor doors are located in such a way as to permit the bed or
gurney to move as directly as possible from the corridor to the side of the operating room table. For this reason, these doors are
best located toward the foot of the operating table away from the anesthesia equipment. If lead lining in the walls of any/or each of
the operating rooms is required by a qualified physicist, then it is mandatory that the doors into these rooms have automatic door
openers. Automatic doors must be swinging doors operated by push plates. For doors between the Clean Core and the operating
rooms, a double acting door, 3'-8" (1.17 meters) wide, is required.
Radiographic Equipment
Cardiovascular and Neurosurgery Operating Rooms may have fixed radiographic equipment installed within the room. Orthopedic
and other operating rooms may use mobile x-ray machines including both sheet film and C-arm units. When not in use in the
operating rooms, they are usually stored in alcoves in the semi-restricted corridor so they can be efficiently moved in and out of the
operating rooms. Image intensification is utilized in fluoroscopic procedures and is provided by ceiling mounted or cart mounted
video monitors.
Plaster and Splint Room
A storage area for orthopedic equipment is directly accessible from the Orthopedic Operating Room. This room provides storage
for expendable cast and splint equipment, as well as for some of the special equipment required for attachment to the orthopedic
operating room table. In addition, this serves as a preparation and workroom for the mixing of plaster. A stainless steel counter
and sink is required with a plaster trap below the sink.
Design Guide - Surgical Service
Narrative
Guide Plate:
2m
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Date: August 2005
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