Ward layouts with single rooms and space for flexibility
Publication Year
2005
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Examines the benefits of single rooms in acute hospital accommodation and establishes the minimum space requirements around the hospital bed. The main issues addressed in the research are: contributing to control of healthcare associates infections (HCAI), complying with the DDA 1995, meeting the needs of Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, particularly with regard to lifting patients, meeting the needs of privacy and choice and seeking affordable solutions that encompasses all of the above issues.
ISBN
9780113227198
Publisher Information
NHS Estates
NHS Estates were responsible for strategic development of a flexible and responsive environment for health and social care. Their publications included Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, design guides, circulars and Health Facilities Notes. Add - These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
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