Hcs 446 Facility Planning Research Paper
Facility Planning-Considerations
HCS/446
July 20, 2015
Facility Planning-Considerations
The growth and development of any facility takes a lot of time and planning in regards to budgets, requirements, interior design, and equipment needed as well as building design. It is also important to make sure that code demands are within guidelines so that it helps the building contractor and architect. Several factors need to be considered when preparing initial blueprint design by the stakeholders. Noise reduction needs to be considered in the planning design process as well as color groups that will satisfy patients both psychologically and physically. Electronics and other facility equipment should be though of prior to the building construction …show more content…
However, according to a research study trends in color palettes chosen for a health care facility design do not have anything link them to the patient 's health care issue. There is not enough evidence to indicate that a specific color(s) will have any form of emotional or mental impact on a patient. Although some cultures may associate a specific color to meaning something, in other cultures it may not mean anything (Young, 2007). This research study clearly indicates that colors do not have any links with emotional triggers or patient health outcomes, but it does have to do with a patient’s cultural background as well as his or her psychological and physiological nature (Young, 2007). Although the color study does not have any evidence-based to indicate that one color is better than another in a health care facility, it does indicate that color in a healthcare environment is important (Young, …show more content…
According to Baross, there has been an increase in noise reduction awareness in hospitals or healthcare facilities, thus having to address this issue by making necessary changes to standard guidelines (BaRoss, 2010). Noise distraction in healthcare facilities not only does it increase staff medical errors but it also contributes to increased levels of physiological and psychological stress levels that may contribute to a patient’s lack of sleep or treatment effectiveness (BaRoss, 2010). It is recommended to create an acoustic design that helps to achieve the highest performance in reducing noise in healthcare design, so as to not impact patient health and staff performance (BaRoss, 2010).
Equipment Needed
Outpatient or family clinics require particular electronic equipment such as exam tables and paper, standing exam lights, otoscopes, blood pressure cuffs and machines, pulse oximeters, glucometers, thermometers, scale, computers, EMR software, stethoscopes, sharp waste containers, chairs, office desks, wheelchairs, waiting room chairs or furniture, emergency oxygen, supply cabinets, file cabinets, heart monitors, telephones, computers and monitors, central air and heat, intercom system and electronic door locks for nurse stations, etc.
Budget Planning and Cost
HCS/446
July 20, 2015
Facility Planning-Considerations
The growth and development of any facility takes a lot of time and planning in regards to budgets, requirements, interior design, and equipment needed as well as building design. It is also important to make sure that code demands are within guidelines so that it helps the building contractor and architect. Several factors need to be considered when preparing initial blueprint design by the stakeholders. Noise reduction needs to be considered in the planning design process as well as color groups that will satisfy patients both psychologically and physically. Electronics and other facility equipment should be though of prior to the building construction …show more content…
However, according to a research study trends in color palettes chosen for a health care facility design do not have anything link them to the patient 's health care issue. There is not enough evidence to indicate that a specific color(s) will have any form of emotional or mental impact on a patient. Although some cultures may associate a specific color to meaning something, in other cultures it may not mean anything (Young, 2007). This research study clearly indicates that colors do not have any links with emotional triggers or patient health outcomes, but it does have to do with a patient’s cultural background as well as his or her psychological and physiological nature (Young, 2007). Although the color study does not have any evidence-based to indicate that one color is better than another in a health care facility, it does indicate that color in a healthcare environment is important (Young, …show more content…
According to Baross, there has been an increase in noise reduction awareness in hospitals or healthcare facilities, thus having to address this issue by making necessary changes to standard guidelines (BaRoss, 2010). Noise distraction in healthcare facilities not only does it increase staff medical errors but it also contributes to increased levels of physiological and psychological stress levels that may contribute to a patient’s lack of sleep or treatment effectiveness (BaRoss, 2010). It is recommended to create an acoustic design that helps to achieve the highest performance in reducing noise in healthcare design, so as to not impact patient health and staff performance (BaRoss, 2010).
Equipment Needed
Outpatient or family clinics require particular electronic equipment such as exam tables and paper, standing exam lights, otoscopes, blood pressure cuffs and machines, pulse oximeters, glucometers, thermometers, scale, computers, EMR software, stethoscopes, sharp waste containers, chairs, office desks, wheelchairs, waiting room chairs or furniture, emergency oxygen, supply cabinets, file cabinets, heart monitors, telephones, computers and monitors, central air and heat, intercom system and electronic door locks for nurse stations, etc.
Budget Planning and Cost