DescriptionThe Reporting Room provides two workspaces with high-performance computers for reviewing of and reporting on patient images from various medical imaging modalities.Hours of OperationUp to 24 hours (dependent on unit operating hours)Occupancyup to 4 staffAdditional Considerations~ The size, quantity and configuration of computer display screens is to be finalised based on reviewing and reporting task requirements (e.g. number of application windows to be viewed concurrently) and ergonomic considerations.
~ Display screens shown on desk mounted brackets may be wall mounted. Ensure appropriate in-wall support is provided where display screens are to be wall mounted. Where monitors are wall mounted, interaction with height adjustable desks and distances to services connections must be considered. Flexible monitor positioning is vital to ensure adjustments are possible to meet the ergonomic requirements of different users.
~ Emerging technology, and its implications for the space, are to be considered. This may include investigating potential hardware, software and process changes that may, for example, result in the inclusion of additional display screens or CPUs, and the ergonomic, services and construction requirements for accommodating these changes in the future (e.g. supports in the wall for mounting, provision for installing additional services, etc.).
~ A large PACS display screen may be provided to be shared between the two workstations for collaborative image reviewing by teams. Screen sharing capabilities from each workstation would be required to support this. Where this is provided, the room occupancy could be up to 8 staff for limited periods.
~ Type and number of data connections for display screens to be confirmed to suit service and equipment requirements (cat-6 data, HDMI, etc.).
~ Provision of height adjustable workstations or fixed joinery is to be in line with service requirements and local WHS policies.
~ It is recommended by RANZCR that the light level of the room is able to be lowered to 20-40 lux. The combination of dimmable general room lighting, dimmable indirect lighting (wall and/or ceiling fixtures), and the use of FF&E items such as back lit monitors and keyboards, as well as any light from external sources (e.g. from corridor through glazing), is to be assessed to ensure the overall quality of light in the room is appropriate. Removal of any potential sources of glare on the computer screens is required to ensure it meets requirements for the performance of reviewing and reporting tasks. Each workstation is to have, to the extent possible, independent control for lighting effecting that workstation.
~ Acoustic wall panels and screens shown are indicative and the acoustic treatment of the room is to be designed to mitigate noise transfer between workstations and from adjacent areas.
~ The heat generated by computer equipment is to be considered when determining the air-conditioning requirements for this room.
~ Depending on the location of the Reporting Room, access control (e.g. via proximity card reader) may be provided to ensure staff only access and inclusion of a fixed duress button that is accessible from both workstations may be required to support staff safety.
~ Hours of operation depend on the service in which this room is located. Ambulatory medical imaging services may only operate during business hours or extended business hours, some small hospital services may have an on-call, after-hours service. Large units are likely to provide a 24-hour service, especially where a satellite service is provided with an emergency department.
~ Requirement for shielding to this room will be determined by the arrangement of the overall department floor plan and proximity of the Reporting Room to any imaging modalities. Radiation shielding requirements are to be assessed and advised by a qualified Radiation Consultant.
~ The need for and extent of emergency power must be reviewed to suit site specific requirements and confirmed based on risk assessment considering the impact of a power outage on patient care/safety.