Topic 8: FACILITY PLANNING & DESIGN

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Pre-planning Stage

Question 2

Factors to consider in pre-planning stage

Answer 2

Type & size of hospital
Geography & population to be served
Evaluation of existing resources
Referral resources
Trends in delivery of healthcare services

Question 3

Enable the architect to prepare schematic drawings which are the first step in a series of progressive development drawings of a construction project

Answer 3

Narrative presentation

Question 4

Include the basic requirements of the department for it to be able to perform its function

Answer 4

Narrative presentation

Question 5

Outlines in rather specific detail the planned program and how it will function

Answer 5

Narrative presentation

Question 6

First step in a series of progressive developmental drawings of a construction project

Answer 6

Schematic presentation

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Schematic presentation

Question 8

4 major functions of a rehabilitation facility

Answer 8

Hydrotherapy Area
Gymnasium
Treatment cubicle section
Non-treatment related activities

Question 9

Gymnasium should be __ of the general space

Answer 9

1/3

Question 10

Dimension for treatment cubicle section

Answer 10

80’ sq. ft.

Question 11

Time required for constant attention with a patient by staff

Answer 11

Attended treatment time

Question 12

Includes preparation of the treatment area and equipment, the application of equipment, removal of appliances and dressings, transportation of the patient, etc.

Answer 12

Preparation & Clean up time

Question 13

Amount of time a patient spends receiving treatment exclusive of staff attendance and preparation and clean-up time

Answer 13

Non-attended treatment time

Question 14

Preferable number of work hours per day

Answer 14

10hr work/day

Question 15

Utilization factor

Answer 15

80% of total time available per treatment area

Question 16

Ratio of slope projecting for no more than 30 ft.

Answer 16

1:12

Question 17

Dimensions for ramp landing

Answer 17

60x60

Question 18

Standard wheelchair

Answer 18

30 in. wide

Question 19

Opening doors

Answer 19

32 inches wide

Question 20

Corridor/free space

Answer 20

36 inches

Question 21

Wheelchairs moving in opposite directions

Answer 21

60 inches

Question 22

Depth of the doorway

Answer 22

<24 inches

Question 23

Forward reach

Answer 23

15; 48 inches

Question 24

Side reachin

Answer 24

9; 54 inches

Question 25

Forward approach countertop

Answer 25

20-25 inches ht. 34 inches depth

Question 26

Side approach counter top

Answer 26

No object placed higher than 12 inches above counter top

Question 27

At least __% of patient bedrooms and toilets are required to be accessible in general hospitals

Answer 27

10%

Question 28

__% of bedrooms and toilets must be accessible in long-term care facilities

Answer 28

50%

Question 29

Forward transfer

Answer 29

Access space on sides: 18 in on both sides Clear floor space: 20 sq ft

Question 30

Sideways transfer

Answer 30

Access space on sides: 18 in on one side and 42 in on the other Clear floor space: 20 sq ft

Question 31

Diagonal transfer

Answer 31

Access space on sides: 18 in on one side then 30 in on other Clear floor space: 20 sq ft

Question 32

Toilet seat

Answer 32

17 to 19 in. from floor with grab bars that extend on wall

Question 33

Lavatory

Answer 33

48 x 30 in. clear floor space in front

Question 34

Gripping surface

Answer 34

Diameter: 1.25-1.5 in Distance from wall: 1.5 in

Question 35

Start when the schematics have been reviewed and approved

Answer 35

Preliminary drawings

Question 36

It requires accurate dimensions of the various components to be included in the department

Answer 36

Preliminary drawings

Question 37

Consist of several drawings which describe in great detail the floor plan and major systems

Answer 37

Working drawings

Question 38

Those that are fixed to the building or connected to a service distribution system during construction

Answer 38

Fixed equipments

Question 39

Those that are not fixed or connected to the building

Answer 39

Movable equipments

Question 40

It is customary to place the outlets ___ inches from the floor

Answer 40

40 inches