DescriptionThe Ensuite - Mental Health, Inboard provides a shower, toilet and basin for use by consumers in a mental health inpatient unit. The inboard ensuite layout is used in conjunction with the 1 Bed Room - Mental Health, Inboard Ensuite (1BR-MH-IN).Hours of Operation24 hoursOccupancy1 patient; 1 staff assisting as requiredAdditional Considerations~ All fittings and fixtures used in ensuites must be of a type manufactured and marketed as anti-ligature. Requirements for the selection of suitable finishes, hardware, fixtures and fittings (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 door, door hardware, 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.
~ Where an accessible ensuite is required to be provided, anti-ligature fittings may require a performance solution to be provided in order 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).
~If provided, all glazing (including external windows) is to be Grade A safety glass to comply with AS/NZS 2208 and AS 1288. Toughened and laminated glass with a structural interlayer is recommended. Additional requirements for glazing are to be confirmed at project level to suit the specific the mental health environment (i.e. non-acute, acute, intensive care).
~ 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 ensuite door configuration is to be confirmed at project level to suit service requirements and jurisdictional policies (options include solid door, anti-ligature sliding door, lightweight saloon doors, without door, provision of undercut/overcut). The door in this Standard Component is shown with an angled cut down at top and optional cut at bottom. Alternatively magnetic load release leaf/saloon style doors may be provided. Anti-ligature sliding doors may also be considered based on risk assessment. It is recommended that the door set is selected as a full assembly to ensure the leaf, frame and hardware are coordinated and meet all tamper proof and anti-ligature requirements when used together.
~ The inclusion of door top or top and side anti-ligature alarms connected to the emergency call/duress systems may be assessed at project level to suit service requirements.
~ 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.
~ Coat hooks are shown as optional. Some jurisdictions do not support the provision of coat hooks (e.g. Victoria), refer to jurisdictional policies for guidance; in areas where coat hooks have been excluded, provision of shelf space for the placement of dry towels/clothing is to be considered
~ Anti-pick caulking is recommended for finishing between surfaces.
~ Provision of motion sensor lighting or switched lighting to be considered at project level.