DescriptionThe Bay - Beverage, Mental Health is provided to allow consumers and support persons access to self-serve facilities for cold drinks and snacks (as determined by operational models for food service), including 24-hour consumer access to chilled water.Hours of OperationUp to 24 hoursOccupancy1-2 patients / visitors intermittently; 1 staff assisting as requiredAdditional Considerations~ The Beverage Bay - Mental Health is typically collocated with consumer dining and lounge areas.
~ Requirements for the selection of suitable finishes, hardware, fixtures and fittings of a type manufactured and marketed as anti-ligature (including any weight limits for load release for certain fixtures) must be confirmed at project level based on service requirements, patient safety policies, local design guidance, risk assessments and confirmation of operational models. This includes the joinery surfaces, joinery hardware, engineering services outlets and any ceiling mounted fixtures and services. All tamper proof and anti-ligature items must be installed in accordance with their manufacturer's instructions. Anti-ligature fittings may require a performance solution to be provided for the room to meet accessibility requirements. This must be considered and addressed at project level to meet applicable legislation and standards (to be confirmed with the project accessibility and building code consultants).
~ Based on a risk assessment, ceiling height is to be confirmed at a project level in combination with considerations for FF&E selection to ensure consumers cannot reach or cause damage to the ceiling or services located on the ceiling.
~ The temperature of hot water, if made available, should be suitable to prepare tea and coffee, with staff only access to controls.
~ A side approach to the sink for wheelchair access has been shown; front access may be required and is to be determined at project level.
~ It is recommended that joinery is designed will finger pull edges for opening in lieu of fixed handles. Requirements for locks to cupboards and drawers is to be considered to suit service requirements.
~ Locking/restricting access to beverage bays should be avoided where possible, but may be required depending on service requirements. If access to the space is to be restricted, provision of an appropriate locking solution (such as roller shutter) is to be considered. Where roller shutters are provided, robustness must be considered, and design is to meet local work health and safety (WHS) requirements for manual handling of the door curtain.
~ Consider the location of wi-fi access points to ensure strong coverage is provided for mobile duress functions.
~ Unique considerations for Intensive Care and Child and Adolescent areas are to be confirmed at project level to suit jurisdictional policies
~ The selection of finishes in rooms for mental health units is to be carefully considered to support the provision of a welcoming, warm and therapeutic atmosphere and should aim to eliminate an institutional feel.
~ Size, type and quantity of waste bins is dependent on environmental management policies and service requirements.
~ Fridge dimensions will vary depending on service requirements and item selection. Adequate clear area must be provided for the fridge to allow for ventilation and full opening of door.