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How much square feet for:
Reception Waiting room Exam rrom Tx cubicle Gym Manager office Staff office Storage |
Reception = 50 sq ft
Waiting room = 15 sq ft Exam = 100 sq ft Tx cubicle = 80 sq ft Gym = 2/3 of sq footage Manager = 150 sq feet Staff office = 80-120 sq ft Storage = 10% of tx space |
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What tells us how much space we need for each area of a clinic?
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Depends on number of PTs and PTAs
How many pt's we have/hour How often we'll use cubicle, exam room |
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What do we need to consider as far as sx support is concerned?
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2nd floor - how much wt can it support
Pulleys/BWS is walls/ceilings? architect needs to know 9 foot ceiling in typical business buildings - is this big enough? |
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Things to consider as far as communication systems go?
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Phone systems with outlets spread around? Costs are less during construction
Computer connections and WiFi for documentation? Intercom? |
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Things to consider as far as lighting goes in clinics?
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Natural lighting is the best
Fluorsecent lighting is nice and bright but we want to be able to dim it if need be, especiallyin tx booths and individual rooms |
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Where should outlets be for tx rom and in open gyms?
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Tx room, 4 outlets at 36 in ht
In open gyms, every 6-12 feet May need 220 outlets for some equipment - architect must know this |
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Plugs on the floor?
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Good b/c we don't have cords runnng all over place, but..
you lose flexibilit as you have to work around these spots |
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Safety requirements
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2 emergency exits
Emergency back-up systems: generator (or we shut down) Escape plan published Fire extinguisher Elevators broke - way to get fat ppl down Flooring stuff |
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Flooring: carpet or tile?
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Wound care: tile
Peds: carpet Tile will deaden sound Carpets get dirty |
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What do you need to consider if you want Whirlpools or Hubbard tanks?
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3/4 inch drains if using lots of water and need to fill/drain quickly
Size of hot water heaters |
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What can we do about acoustics?
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Soft coverings to absorb sound on wall.. maybe
Cry rooms for disruptive patients: talk to architect about it |
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Things to consider with ventilation and wound care
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Recommend a separate ventilation so shit doesn't circulate around the clinic
Can be vented outside |
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How can we avoid "inefficient traffic flow"
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Keep hallways and intersections to a minimum
Related fxts close to each othr Provide separate entrance for delivery and waste removal |
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How can we avoid "inadequate flexibility for fxt use"
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Anything fied limits ability - ie. parallel bars bolted into ground vs portable bars
Consider folding walls and multipurpose spaces Avoid signs that claim areas for one group (Hydro Area) |
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How can we ensure staff has adequate quiet work space
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Plan ahead for how many PTs you expect - each PT should have own workspace
Provide areas dedicated to documentation completion Allow staff access to computer/technology at desk |
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Worksheet for space req'd for clinical equipment
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Consider how big each piece of equipment is
How many of each piece How much space you need aroung each piece |
