5) Designing the PT Environment Flashcards
1
Q
Facility Planning
A
Process of planning for the physical structure that will house the organization
2
Q
What things should be considered when designing the PT environment?
A
- Market served
- Mission space
- Codes → Medicare requires 2 exits
- Staff needs
- Dept fxn
- Equipment requirements
- Saftey of staff, pt’s, & visitors
3
Q
Initial Planning
A
Consulting the operating core and an architect
4
Q
For facility planning, what needs to be considered?
A
- Activities that will be done in the space
- Activity grouping
- People flow
- Room design
- Fxnl designations
5
Q
What are the stages of PT environment design?
A
- Pre-Design
- Design Devo
- Construction
- Pre-ops
- Occupancy
- Start-Up
6
Q
Who do PT buildings need to be accredited by?
A
- JCAHO
- CARF
- 3rd-Party Payers
7
Q
Does an existing space need to meet new codes?
A
No