Hospice Design Manual

CONTENTS
Foreward
Author’s Note
‘Hospice’
Introduction
How To Use This Manual
 
SECTION 1
The Hospice Team
General Design Considerations
Design Checklist
Design Ideals
Size of the Hospice
Time Line
Site Selection
Users of a Hospice Building
Zones within the Hospice
Problems with existing Hospices
 
SECTION 2
Accessibility
Alarm Systems and Security
Body and Spirit
Building Exterior
Courtyards
Emergency Generator
Entrances
Environmental Considerations
Fire Protection
Flooring
Future Developement
Gardens
Home Nursing Unit
Infection Control
Lighting
Oxygen Supply
Parking
Patient Call System
Remembrance/Dedication
Re-Modeling
Rules and Regulations
Service Area Specialized Equipment
Water Features
 
SECTION 3
Design flowcharts through building
SECTION 4
Patient Room
Nursing Station
Living Room
Medication Room
Quiet Rooms
Smoking Room / Area
Family Accommodations.
Pharmacy
Pantry
Dirity Utility
Clean Utility
Physical Therapy
Salon
Assisted Bathroom
Snack Bar
Computer Room
Treatment and Exam Rooms
Multi-sensory Room
Complimentary Therapy
Reception
Sanctuary
Dining Room
Library
Consulting Rooms
Body Removal / Bereavement Suite
Bathrooms
Shop
Kitchen
Flower Room
Dirty Linen Room
Clean linen Room
Laundry Facilities
Storage
Changing / Locker Rooms
Staff Break Room
Mechanical / Communications / Electrical Rooms
Janito’s Room and Closet
Oxygen Room
Offices.
Home Nursing Department
Classrooms.
Conference Room
Day Care Center
 
SECTION 5
Schematic Designs
 
SECTION 6
List of Facilities Visited

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