DEPARTMENTAL DESIGN AND PLANNING

Question 1

Are patterned for general hospital settings but most
factors will be applicable for specialized treatment facilities offering PT

Answer 1

Planning and Design

Question 2

• Pt’s should have basic knowledge in
  planning and designing PT facility for
  variations in approaches to delivery
  of PT services
• Actively involved in the process to
  make major contributions (interest
  and knowledge)
• Introduce innovations to improve
  concept of existing methods in design
  and construction of equipment

Answer 2

Planning ang Innovation

Question 3

PERSPECTIVES IN DEPARTMENTAL
DESIGN AND PLANNING

Answer 3

1. Planning and innovation
2. Planning

Question 4

It aims to conceptualize a program
before it exists and to envision the
type of facility required to meet
program needs.

Answer 4

Planning

Question 5

CONSIDERATIONS IN PLANNING:

Answer 5

• Existing services
• Population characteristics
• Referral Sources
• Services and Activities
• Type and size of PT clinic or
  rehabilitation center
• Changes in delivery and practice

Question 6

FIRST REQUIREMENTS

Answer 6

• Accessibility
• Proximity to elevators is desirable to
  serve both in and outpatient
• First/main floor in a prominent area
  is recommended (for outpatient
  department) with access to nearby
  parking

Question 7

FIRST REQUIREMENTS (2)

Answer 7

• Functional Areas
• four separate functions (hydrotherapy,
  gymnasium, treatment cubicle area,
  administrative area)
• Space consideration includes the type of
  patient treated, anticipated
  utilization, constraints imposed by
  cost and architectural barriers

Question 8

FIRST REQUIREMENTS (3):

Answer 8

• Staffing
• Ratio of staff to patient visits
• Number and type of professional and
  support staff needed to operate

Question 9

Outline in specific detail (accessibility, types of patients, functional areas, etc.) the planned
program and how it will function. It will enable the architect to plan a schematic drawing for a construction project.

Answer 9

Narrative proposal

Question 10

A diagram or scheme drawn to scale showing the relationship and traffic flow among various functional areas and other significant elements of the
department

Answer 10

Schematic Drawing

Question 11

The formula for the Estimated Total Number

Answer 11

E= TO/UA

Question 12

Expressed in minutes: includes the time required for preparation, undressing, and dressing and cleaning up

Answer 12

Occupancy time (O):

Question 13

Estimate the total number of patient treatments per day that will require cubicle space

Answer 13

Treatment time (T):

Question 14

It is defined as each occasion that a patient enters a cubicle and receives treatment in the
cubicle and then leaves.

Answer 14

Treatment

Question 15

Time per the day that a cubicle COULD be used for
patient treatment. Expressed in minutes would
ordinally not include the lunch hour

Answer 15

Available Time (A)

Question 16

Determine the typical ____________ of a cubicle, defined as the proportion of daily available time during which a cubicle is likely to be occupied (in use, being prepared and cleaned).

Answer 16

Utilization ratio

Question 17

It depends upon the number of hours per day and the number of operational days per week (5,6, or
7 hours) and any space in the PT department
(aside from cubicle space).

Answer 17

Available time and space

Question 18

• Where exercises are usually done in
  strengthening, conditioning, and
  endurance
• Can be used in neurological,
  musculoskeletal and sports therapy
• Usually allocated 1/3-1/2 of space
• High utilization rate

Answer 18

GYMNASIUM

Question 19

Amount of space required to
accommodate an ambulatory out-patient
is less than required for a patient in
wheelchair or stretcher.

Answer 19

Patient waiting area

Question 20

_____ sq. ft for the average ambulatory patient,
____ sq. ft for sitting patients and
____ sq. feet for a wheelchair patient

Answer 20

1. 6
2. 10
3. 25

Question 21

• Storage for equipment, linen, supplies,
  patient records, and staff needs
• Location is important for quick access
• Design for space conservation using
  alcoves or recessed spaces for w/c
  linen carts
• Use of modular prefabricated storage
  units provide flexibility

Answer 21

Storage Facilities

Question 22

• Record keeping is increasingly
  an important function of PT depts and should be close to patient treatment areas
• Provide PTs with the opportunity for
  patient surveillance while carrying
  out record keeping

Answer 22

Charting Areas

Question 23

T or F
AVOID USING SOILED LINEN HAMPERS

Answer 23

T

Question 24

PT departments are among the greatest
consumers of ______.

Answer 24

Linen

Question 25

2 FACTORS WILL INFLUENCE THE SPACE NEEDED FOR A NEW DEPARTMENT:

Answer 25

1. Construction Cost
2. Equipment

Question 26

______ power source is required for larger custom-built hot pack machines

Answer 26

220 volts

Question 27

T or F
In hydrotherapy units, ceramic tile or
terrazzo-like floor can be used

Answer 27

T

Question 28

T or F
Vinyl tile or sheeting can be used in
other areas

Answer 28

T

Question 29

T or F
Carpeting can pose hazards to wheelchairs and patients with certain gait deviations

Answer 29

T

Question 30

Imaginative use of color and furnishings can lend a pleasant atmosphere for patients and staff

Answer 30

Décor

Question 31

• Size depends upon the number of
  activities supported
• One workstation per functional area

Answer 31

WORKSTATIONS