Design Audiences (Universal Design) Flashcards
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Plan the facility in neighborhoods, and group rooms according to function and age of occupants (rather than in a typical double-loaded corridor of rooms) to break down the scale of the facility
Pediatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Provides designs for a full spectrum of people from a diverse market
Inclusive
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Provide for connection to the outside. This can include views to nature as well as outdoor play and therapy spaces
Pediatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
In general, waiting areas providing larger seating that is integrated with other seating so patients do not feel singled out
Bariatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Design waiting rooms with positive distractors such as art, graphics, views to nature, and opportunities for passive and active play to relieve the stress and boredom of waiting
Pediatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Bedside amenities such as refrigerators, television and lighting controls,
telephones, and thermostat controls
Bariatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Adequate space in a room to accommodate a larger-than-normal bed and space around the bed to accommodate health care workers and
equipment with sufficient space to complete a transfer onto a special-sized stretcher or chair
Bariatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
A minimum turning radius of 72 in of clear floor space between furnishings, walls, and equipment
Bariatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Plan for private rooms, both for the patient’s own sense of privacy and personal space and for the close and private connection between
patients and family members.
Pediatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Can be applied to the built environment and products, as well as systems and services.
Inclusive
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Make the environment for young children look more like a play place than a scary hospital by using appropriate interior design, furniture,
and play features
Pediatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Corridors and doorways sized toaccommodate larger patients, wheelchairs, and gurneys, as well as movement of the bed in and out of the room
Bariatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
If possible, provide space for families that spend extended time with the patients, including sleep rooms, laundry facilities, kitchens, storage space, and exercise rooms.
Pediatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Bathrooms and showers sized to accommodate patients, including
adequately supported handrails and higher-than-standard toilets
Bariatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Use bright, gender-neutral colors as well as forms and textures to create spaces that are more homelike and less institutional for patients and their families
Pediatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Sufficient space for equipment storage, including floor lift devices, the patient’s personal power wheelchair, or other mobility devices
Inclusive
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Adjustable desks in a work environment to allow for all workers to establish a workstation that best meets their needs is an example of this
Inclusive
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Provide for connectivity by incorporating technology so patients and their families can relate to the outside world. This includes making it easy for older children to use social media and attend online classes, and for
adults to communicate with their friends and family.
Pediatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Visitor chairs in the patient’s room
Bariatric
Inclusive (I), bariatric (B) or pediatric (P) design
Select furniture that is appropriate for young children as well as older children and adults. This includes seating, tables for play activities, and treatment equipment. Furniture in patient rooms, including comfortable chairs and sleeper sofas, encourage families to stay near their children
Pediatric
