A and E design evaluation. Evaluation of two proposed Accident and Emergency departments: Brent Emergency Care and Diagnostic Centre at Central Middlesex Hospital, and an exemplar plan
Publication Year
2004
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Evaluates the design of two A and E departments, one an exemplar plan developed as a guide for trusts undertaking new build schemes. Based on research carried out by Intelligent Space Partnership. The two departments were evaluated using key performance indices gathered from existing A and E departments. The locations assessed are circulation, arrival and entrances, reception and waiting areas, triage and assessment rooms, and treatment rooms. Comparison with observed use patterns in two of the existing A and E departments - Hull Royal Infirmary and Kettering - provided information on the occupancy and capacity issues both of the proposed departments may experience.
ISBN
9780113224890
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. These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
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