DGHDP Issue 1 (6.1 mb, PDF) - Healthdesign.com.au

Part B - Health Facility Briefing and Planning630SECURE EXTENDED CARE UNITINDEX630 .1.00DescriptionINTRODUCTIONDescriptionPLANNINGPlanning ModelsFunctional AreasFunctional RelationshipsDESIGNGeneralFixtures and FittingsSafety and SecurityCOMPONENTS OF THE UNITIntroductionStandard ComponentsNon-Standard ComponentsAPPENDICESSchedule of AccommodationReferences and Further ReadingFunctional Relationships DiagramINTRODUCTIONPLANNING630 .2.00630 .3.00DescriptionSecure Extended Care Units generally provide a region wide service and arebuilt on the same site/campus as one of the adult Acute Inpatient Units in theregion.Planning ModelsIn general, the planning of the Secure Extended Care Unit should provide for:- The building to have a front and a back- Opportunities for privacy, recreation and self expression- Opportunities for movement/ambulation both indoors and outdoors withunobtrusive environmental boundaries and with appropriate safetyprovisions- Flexibility of space usage through consideration of a range of patient needsfor personal and shared space- Clearly defined patient residential areas- An effective balance between opportunities for patient privacy and staffobservation of patient behaviours- Clear delineation between patient and non-patient areas- Access to external sheltered space- Availability of visual information about the outdoor environment and weatherconditions in all sleeping and living areas- Reduction of natural light with appropriate verandas/overhangs andpergolas to reduce glare- Appropriate landscape to ensure that views of surrounding areas from thebuilding enhance feelings of well being in patient and staff.DHSThe Department of Human Services, VictoriaDesign guidelines for hospitals and day procedure centres02-Nov-04Issue 1Page 341 of 426