Health Building Note 28 Facilities for cardiac services
Publication Year
2001
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides guidance on the planning and design of facilities for the diagnosis, treatment and care of people suffering from coronary heart disease with the primary focus on National Service Framework (NSF) standards. It is of the utmost importance in designing facilities that the patient experience is taken into account and the emphasis should be on providing a pleasant and comfortable environment for patients at all times. Coverage includes: background, overview of heart disease, cardiac services at the primary, secondary and tertiary level, built environment and facility descriptions and engineering services.
ISBN
9780113224555
Publisher Information
NHS Estates
NHS Estates were responsible for strategic development of a flexible and responsive environment for health and social care. Their publications included Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, design guides, circulars and Health Facilities Notes. Add - These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
Publications available from:
The Stationery Office Ltd
PO Box 276
Nine Elms Lane
London
NHS
UK
Tel: 0870 600 5522
