Waiting, 30m2

Standard Area30m²

Ceiling Height2700mm

Briefing

Description

The Waiting, 30m2 provides the space and amenities required for patients, visitors / support persons, and families to wait prior to attending an appointment and/or receiving clinical care in a department.

Hours of Operation

Up to 24 hours (dependent on unit operating hours)

Occupancy

up to 25 patients / visitors;

Additional Considerations

~ The size of waiting areas can vary depending on service requirements; add 1.2m2 per additional person and allow 1.5m2 for additional wheelchair spaces as required. ~ Waiting areas may be shared between departments. ~ Public amenities including baby change facilities should be located nearby. ~ A range of occupants will need to be accommodated including adults, children, able-bodied persons and people with disabilities. In many instances bariatric capacity will also be required. ~ Consider furniture options including weight rating of all chairs and providing built-in furniture or securing furniture where there may be safety/security concerns. ~ Wall protection is recommended to protect wall linings and finishes from damage due to movement of loose furniture. ~ Acoustic treatments may be considered as required to ensure the noise level in the space is comfortable both in the waiting area and adjacent reception areas. ~ Check-in kiosks may be located nearby and services will need to be confirmed based on system requirements. ~ In large waiting areas (e.g. Emergency Department, Main Entry) provision of facilities for phone charging may be considered. ~ Provision of a hearing augmentation system may be required where a built in amplification system is provided, if a TV monitor is installed. ~ 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. ~ Hand hygiene facilities, such as alcohol-based hand rub, should be provided in line with local infection prevention and control (IPC) policies. ~ An external outlook is desirable.

Performance Requirements

HVAC

Air Conditioning (General)

Lighting

General

Items

Code	Description	Qty	Priority	Category	Comment
AHWCV-001	WINDOW COVERING: blind, roller, single	1	Standard	External - Window 1	[DWWD-004]
WIFX-158.01	WINDOW: fixed, external, double glazed, sill at 1050H	1	Standard	External - Window 1	[DWWH-005] access to natural light and external outlook is desirable

Briefing

Performance Requirements

HVAC

Lighting

Items

Command Bar