Guidelines for General Ward Design -2008

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State of Kuwait Ministry of Health Infection Control Directorate Task Force Group for Designs and Constructions of Health Care Facilities Guidelines for General Ward Design 2008. CONTENTS. Page List of tables . 5. Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................ ........................................ ............. 6. Key Design Principles . 7. Chapter 2. Ward size .. 8. Patient Rooms .. 8. Capacity 8. Space requirements . 8. Area .. 8. Dimensions and clearances . 8. Renovation ... 9. Windows ... 9. Patient privacy . 9. Hand washing stations 9. Toilet Rooms 9. Patient Storage Locations .. 9. Chapter 3. Special Patient Care Areas . 10. Airborne Infection Isolation Room(s).

The design for privacy shall not restrict patient access to the entrance, hand-washing station, or toilet. ... provisions are made for acoustical and visual privacy 2.2.7 Patient Storage Locations Each patient shall have within his or her room a separate wardrobe, locker, or …

  Design, Acoustical