Shower - Accessible

Standard Area4m²

Ceiling Height2700mm

Briefing

Description

The Shower - Accessible provides an enclosed, lockable room with an accessible shower, hand washing basin and changing area for use by patients, visitors or staff with disabilities (with or without assistance).

Hours of Operation

Up to 24 hours (dependent on unit operating hours)

Occupancy

1 patient; 1-2 staff assisting as required

Additional Considerations

~ The room layout and all fixtures, furniture and equipment (FF&E) are to comply with AS 1428.1 and NZ 4121. ~ Signage with tactile Braille nominating 'All Gender Accessible Shower' required to room. ~ If the Shower - Accessible is located in a patient care area for use by patients, the nurse call system should be included and emergency release door hardware should be installed to allow staff access in emergency situations. An operational model for responding to calls from staff/patients will be needed to support the inclusion of a nurse call system. ~ Facilities for hand hygiene and PPE to be available nearby if this room is for patient use. ~ If the Shower - Accessible is to be dedicated for use by staff, access control (e.g. a swipe card reader) may be required if this room is provided in a public area or patient care area. ~ The entrance to the room is to be flush with the adjoining floor for access in commode chairs/wheelchairs or with other assistive devices. ~ Mobile duress coverage is to be assessed and planned at a department level and coverage is to suit local security and WHS policies and operational service requirements.

Performance Requirements

HVAC

Ventilation (Exhaust)

Lighting

General

Electrical

Body Protected

Nurse Call

Buttons / Handset

Items

Code	Description	Qty	Priority	Category	Comment
AFDPR-001.01	DOOR PROTECTION: kickplate, to 300H	1	Standard	Internal - Door 1	[DWPR-001] to room side
AFDPR-006.01	DOOR PROTECTION: plate, to 900H	1	Standard	Internal - Door 1	[DWPR-005] to corridor side, extent dependent on movement of beds and mobile equipment in adjacent area; to be coordinated with corridor wall protection
DOHI-003.01	DOOR: hinged, 1 leaf, 900 clear opening, solid	1	Standard	Internal - Door 1	[DWSC-003] with privacy latch, emergency release required if inward opening door
ITSE-261	READER: security, access control, proximity card, wall mounted	1	Optional	Internal - Door 1	[ITSE-038] optional, may be provided if room is for staff use and located in a public / patient treatment area