Topic 8: FACILITY PLANNING & DESIGN Flashcards
To conceptualize a program before it exists and to envision the type of facility required to meet the program needs
Pre-planning Stage
Factors to consider in pre-planning stage
Type & size of hospital
Geography & population to be served
Evaluation of existing resources
Referral resources
Trends in delivery of healthcare services
Enable the architect to prepare schematic drawings which are the first step in a series of progressive development drawings of a construction project
Narrative presentation
Include the basic requirements of the department for it to be able to perform its function
Narrative presentation
Outlines in rather specific detail the planned program and how it will function
Narrative presentation
First step in a series of progressive developmental drawings of a construction project
Schematic presentation
A diagrammatic drawing or scheme showing the relationship of the various departments within the total construction project, and the relationship of the major elements of each department within its own boundary
Schematic presentation
4 major functions of a rehabilitation facility
Hydrotherapy Area
Gymnasium
Treatment cubicle section
Non-treatment related activities
Gymnasium should be __ of the general space
1/3
Dimension for treatment cubicle section
80’ sq. ft.
Time required for constant attention with a patient by staff
Attended treatment time
Includes preparation of the treatment area and equipment, the application of equipment, removal of appliances and dressings, transportation of the patient, etc.
Preparation & Clean up time
Amount of time a patient spends receiving treatment exclusive of staff attendance and preparation and clean-up time
Non-attended treatment time
Preferable number of work hours per day
10hr work/day
Utilization factor
80% of total time available per treatment area
Ratio of slope projecting for no more than 30 ft.
1:12
Dimensions for ramp landing
60x60
Standard wheelchair
30 in. wide
Opening doors
32 inches wide
Corridor/free space
36 inches
Wheelchairs moving in opposite directions
60 inches
Depth of the doorway
<24 inches
Forward reach
15; 48 inches
Side reachin
9; 54 inches
Forward approach countertop
20-25 inches ht.
34 inches depth
Side approach counter top
No object placed higher than 12 inches above counter top
At least __% of patient bedrooms and toilets are required to be accessible in general hospitals
10%
__% of bedrooms and toilets must be accessible in long-term care facilities
50%
Forward transfer
Access space on sides: 18 in on both sides
Clear floor space: 20 sq ft
Sideways transfer
Access space on sides: 18 in on one side and 42 in on the other
Clear floor space: 20 sq ft
Diagonal transfer
Access space on sides: 18 in on one side then 30 in on other
Clear floor space: 20 sq ft
Toilet seat
17 to 19 in. from floor with grab bars that extend on wall
Lavatory
48 x 30 in. clear floor space in front
Gripping surface
Diameter: 1.25-1.5 in
Distance from wall: 1.5 in
Start when the schematics have been reviewed and approved
Preliminary drawings
It requires accurate dimensions of the various components to be included in the department
Preliminary drawings
Consist of several drawings which describe in great detail the floor plan and major systems
Working drawings
Those that are fixed to the building or connected to a service distribution system during construction
Fixed equipments
Those that are not fixed or connected to the building
Movable equipments
It is customary to place the outlets ___ inches from the floor
40 inches
