Surgical Center Sovereign Healthcare
Space Attributes: The Clinic/Health Unit space type should provide a sanitary and therapeutic environment in which patients can be treated by medical practitioners quickly and effectively. Typical features of clinic/health unit space types include the list of applicable design objectives elements as outlined below.
Accessible: All areas should comply with the minimum requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Functional/Operational: The cleanliness of a facility is not only related to a patient’s medical recovery, but can also affect the perceived level of care. To maintain a sanitary environment, spaces should be easy to clean and maintain. The occupancy classification for the Clinic/Health Unit space is typically a Business Occupancy, with sprinklered protected construction and GSA Acoustical Class C2.
Productive: The layout of the Clinic/Health Unit should promote prompt and reliable medical attention. Relationship and flow diagrams created at the beginning of the design process will ensure a sensible programming of space. Office support spaces such as workrooms, file rooms, copier areas, coat storage, and lockers typically will be integrated into the clinic environment. Flexibility must also be a basic feature of any health care facility to keep it from rapid obsolescence in the face of changing needs and technologies.
Acoustic and Visual Privacy: The new HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act)regulations address the security and privacy of “protected health information” (PHI). These regulations put new emphasis on acoustic and visual privacy, and may affect location and layout of workstations that handle medical records and other patient information – both paper and electronic – as well as patient accommodations. Flow diagrams created in the beginning of the design process should address controlled access areas.
Emergency Backup Systems: Typically, this space type will require emergency battery backup for 25% of lighting. Refer to individual utility requirements for specific medical equipment.
