Isolation facilities for infectious patients in acute settings

Publication Year

2012

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides guidance on how to provide safe, effective isolation facilities for infectious patients (source isolation) that are simple to use and meet the needs of most patients on acute general wards.

Document History

Superseded by HBN 04-01 Supplement 1: Isolation facilities for infectious patients in acute settings Version:1.0:England. This document part supersedes Health Building Note 04-01 Supplement 1, specifically the guidance therein that relates to rooms used for source isolation. It does not supersede the guidance on protective isolation. It is advised that this manual be read in conjunction with: Infection control in the built environment, which provides information about how good design can prevent cross-infection in healthcare premises generally. Adult in-patient accommodation, which covers the planning and design of in-patient facilities for adults and includes space standards for bed areas (including isolation rooms and lobbies). Single-bed room: design manual, which provides detailed design information and layouts for single-bed rooms.

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