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Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Design Guide May, 2008
Inpatient Unit
2.6.3. Nurse Station - Option 1
Function:
Nurse Station - Option 1 provides for a decentralized nursing model via a corridor niche with direct
observation into two paired patient rooms. Shared wall is the patient headwall for both rooms. Design
considerations include type of equipment (computers, etc.), charting and filing to be done at satellite stations
and whether such is to be part of the niche or portable. Square footage shown is for one satellite station
serving two patient rooms. For a 12 bed unit with all standard rooms this total should be multiplied by six (6).
In addition, a separate staff workroom for centralized functions and patient consultations / privacy should be
provided.
Note: Where VA standard items are shown, non-institutional & sustainable options should
be considered if feasible.
Space Requirement:
100 NSF [9.29 NSM]
Architectural:
Floor Finish:
Vinyl Composition Tile
Base:
RB
Wall Finish:
Gypsum Wallboard
Ceiling:
Gypsum Wallboard, Acoustical Tile
Ceiling Height:
9’-0” w/ lower soffit
Noise (STC Rating):
NA
Slab Depression:
None
Special Construction: None
Hardware: 23 (If doors are needed)
Doors:
None
Windows:
View window with integral blinds or switchable glazing
HVAC:
Individual Room
Temperature Control: 75° in summer 70° in winter with 5° dead-band as stipulated in ASHRHE
90.1 - 2007
Min. Air Changes/Hour: 4 AC/H
Min. % Outside Air: 25%
Pressure:
N/A
Noise Criteria: NC 40
Individual Room Temperature: Required
Electrical:
Lighting Levels:
Gen. Illum:
Task Illum:
Over Bed:
Emergency Egress:
Emergency Power:
Medical Gases:
Night Lights:
Vanity Light:
One Receptacle
per PBPU:
Nurse Call:
Inpatient Unit
2x2 parabolic fluorescent
Dimmable fluorescent downlight
N/A
1fc Ave.
No
No
N/A
N/A
Reporting station optional
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