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. Add - These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
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