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HCS 446 Week 3 Facility Planning-Floor Plan Part 1
Health care facilities are unique and have clearly defined
characteristics based on the needs of the facility or population being
served. Poor design may lead to staff, visitor, or patient stress. In large
facilities, inability to find a department may lead to frustrations and
disorientation for older patients. Poor layout may also lead to staff
inefficiencies or fines because of failure to meet regulatory
requirements.
Part 1
Using ToolWire® MedSpace®, create a floor plan of the facility that
you selected in the Week Two Facility Selection and Research
assignment. You will add to your floor plan each week. The final floor
plan is due in Week Five.
Include the following environmental design elements:
Structure:
§ Walls
§ Doors
§ Hallways
§ Waiting areas
§ Other related structural components
Areas:
§ Customer service and amenities
§ Reception desk, bathroom, shower, vending machine, etc.
§ Patient consultation areas
§ Clinical support areas
§ Nurses station, charting areas, etc.
§ Administrative offices
§ Building support
§ Laundry, generator facilities, housekeeping, etc.
§ Diagnostic and treatment space equipment and location
§ Mechanical equipment
§ Space for laboratory equipment, radiology equipment, gases like
oxygen, and suctions