Main renal unit: Policy and service context manual
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides guidance on how the built environment can be designed to improve the experience and outcome of renal patients. Identifies the accommodation requirements of a main renal unit comprising facilities for haemodialysis, teaching peritoneal dialysis, ward for inpatients, outpatients, the maintenance and repair of haemodialysis machines, the administration of renal services, and independent home haemodialysis training.
Document History
Superseded by HBN 07-02: Main renal unit 2013. Version:0.2:England. Supersedes HBN 07-02 Renal care - main renal unit. Read with Main renal unit: Planning and design manual.
Publisher Information
Department of Health
The Department of Health was committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work included setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. Publications included Space for Health: Technical Manuals, as well as the Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memorandums, and White Papers. They were renamed to the Department of Health and Social Care. However responsibility for technical guidance was then transferred to NHS Improvement in February 2017 which is now part of NHS England and NHS Improvement.
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