Health Building Note 26 (Vol 1) Facilities for surgical procedures. Volume 1 (Includes amendment issued April 2006)
Publication Year
2004
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Gives guidance on facilities for surgical procedures in all healthcare settings. This volume describes the facilities required to support in-patient operating theatres in an acute general hospital. It is based on a department with eight operating theatres, each with an anaesthetic room and a preparation room, and one recovery unit.
Document History
Superseded by 'Facilities for surgical procedures. Volume 1' which includes amendments at paragraph 3.26. Replaces the 1991 edition. Includes amendment slip issued April 2006.
ISBN
9780113224951
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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