Modifications in the updated Sub Divisional Hospital (SDH) 31 ... - IIMB
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♦ Disability Act will be followed. Barrier free access environment for easy<br />
access to non-ambulant (wheel- chair, stretcher), semi-ambulant, visually<br />
disabled and elderly persons as per “Guidel<strong>in</strong>es and Space Standards for<br />
barrier-free built environment for Disabled and Elderly Persons” of CPWD/<br />
M<strong>in</strong> of Social Welfare, Government of India. This will ensure safety and<br />
utilization of space by disabled and elderly people fully and full <strong>in</strong>tegration<br />
<strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> society<br />
7.5. Site selection criteria<br />
A rational, step-by-step process of site selection occurs only <strong>in</strong> ideal<br />
circumstances. In some cases, <strong>the</strong> availability of a site outweighs o<strong>the</strong>r rational<br />
reasons for its selection, and planners arid architects are confronted with <strong>the</strong> job<br />
of assess<strong>in</strong>g whe<strong>the</strong>r apiece of land is suitable for build<strong>in</strong>g a hospital. In <strong>the</strong> case<br />
of ei<strong>the</strong>r site selection or evaluation of adaptability, <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g items must be,<br />
considered: size, topography, dra<strong>in</strong>age, soil conditions, utilities available, natural<br />
features and limitations.<br />
7.6 In <strong>the</strong> already exist<strong>in</strong>g structures of a sub-district hospital<br />
♦ It should be exam<strong>in</strong>ed whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y fit <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> design of <strong>the</strong> recommended<br />
structure and if <strong>the</strong> exist<strong>in</strong>g parts can be converted <strong>in</strong>to functional spaces to fit<br />
<strong>in</strong> to <strong>the</strong> recommended standards.<br />
♦ If <strong>the</strong> exist<strong>in</strong>g structures are too old to become part of <strong>the</strong> new hospital, could<br />
<strong>the</strong>y be converted to a motor pool, laundry, store or workshop or for any o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
use of <strong>the</strong> district hospital.<br />
♦ If <strong>the</strong>y are too old and dilapidated <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>y must be demolished. And new<br />
construction should be put <strong>in</strong> place.<br />
7.7. Build<strong>in</strong>g and Space Requirements<br />
The hospital build<strong>in</strong>g is to be designed as a barrier free facility and all facilities<br />
for physically challenged persons required be <strong>in</strong>corporated <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> design.<br />
Signage:<br />
The build<strong>in</strong>g should have a prom<strong>in</strong>ent board display<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> name of <strong>the</strong> Centre <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> local language at <strong>the</strong> gate and on <strong>the</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g. Colour coded guidel<strong>in</strong>es and<br />
signages <strong>in</strong>dicat<strong>in</strong>g access to various facilities at strategic po<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
for guidance of <strong>the</strong> public should be provided.<br />
• Disaster Prevention Measures: (For all new upcom<strong>in</strong>g facilities <strong>in</strong> seismic zone<br />
5 or o<strong>the</strong>r disaster prone areas )<br />
Desirable<br />
For prevention of<br />
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