Ultrasound Room

Standard Area16m²

Ceiling Height2700mm

Briefing

Description

The Ultrasound Room provides the space and amenities for sonographers to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging on patients.

Hours of Operation

Up to 24 hours

Occupancy

1 patient; 1 support person / carer; 1-2 staff

Additional Considerations

~ The room will require sufficient clearance for the ultrasound machine and sonographer to be positioned to either side of the examination trolley and may need to occasionally accommodate a patient on a bed to either be transferred to the examination trolley or have the ultrasound performed while they are in the bed. ~ Close access to a patient toilet and change room is required, with direct access from the room being preferred to support patients that have changed into gowns and require ultrasounds to be performed with a full bladder and then with an empty bladder. ~ A combination of dimmable general room lighting and dimmable indirect lighting (wall and/ or ceiling fixtures) is preferred to obtain appropriate lighting levels and avoid glare on the screen of the ultrasound machine. ~ Provision of height adjustable workstations or fixed joinery is to be in line with service requirements and local WHS policies. ~ 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 fixed and/or mobile duress to be confirmed to suit service requirements. ~ An operational model for responding to calls from staff/patients will be needed to support the inclusion of a nurse call system and is to be determined based on service requirements. ~ Provision of an intercom for staff communication within the department is dependent on service requirements. This function may be provided as part of the telephone system. ~ The final services and configuration of the Medical Services Panel (MSP) - medical gases, nurse call, power and data - will be dependent on service requirements. ~ 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.

Performance Requirements

HVAC

Air Conditioning (General)

Lighting

GeneralDimmableIndirectColour Corrected

Electrical

Body Protected

Nurse Call

Buttons / Handset

Items

Code	Description	Qty	Priority	Category	Comment
AFDPR-006.01	DOOR PROTECTION: plate, to 900H	1	Standard	Internal - Door 1	[DWPR-005] to both sides
DOHI-104.01	DOOR: hinged, 1 1/2 leaves, 1400 clear opening, solid	1	Standard	Internal - Door 1	—