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Part B - Health Facility Briefing and Planning90 .19.10Bay - HandwashingDESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONHandwashing bays are provided for staff to cleanse their hands before andafter every patient contact.Hand-washing Bays shall be a minimum of one m2.90 .19.20LOCATION AND RELATIONSHIPSHandwashing Bays should have direct access to the Unit corridor and readyaccess to patient bedrooms.90 .19.30CONSIDERATIONSFor a description of Handbasin Types refer to Part D - Infection Control - StaffHand-washing.For additional room considerations and details refer to Room Data Sheets andRoom Layout Sheets.90 .20.10Bay - LinenDESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONThe Linen Bay is a recessed space or alcove to accommodate a linen supplyor exchange trolley. Blankets and pillows may also be stored.A Linen Bay shall be a minimum of two m2.90 .20.20LOCATION AND RELATIONSHIPSThe Linen Bay shall have ready access to patient areas and direct access tothe Unit corridor.90 .20.30CONSIDERATIONSIf the bay is enclosed, the doors must not impede trolley access.Wall protection and corner guards may be required to protect against trolleyimpact. If a blanket warming cabinet is to be included in the linen bay area add1 m2.For additional room considerations and details refer to Room Data Sheetsand Room Layout Sheets.90 .21.10Bay - Mobile EquipmentDESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONThe Mobile Equipment Bay is an open storage bay for one or more items ofmobile equipment in frequent use which may include wheelchairs, mobilescales, commode chairs, chair scales, shower chairs, patient lifting devices,other equipment or X-ray equipment.A Mobile Equipment Bay shall be a minimum of four m2. If X-ray equipment isto be stored, the bay shall be six m2. Floor area and depth of the bay mayvary to suit the type of equipment stored.DHSThe Department of Human Services, VictoriaDesign guidelines for hospitals and day procedure centres02-Nov-04Issue 1Page 42 of 426