An area off the corridor, which may be a recessed bay, with handwashing facilities for staff to cleanse their hands before and after every patient contact with storage for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). The Handwashing, PPE bay will include a medium handbasin (Type B) with elbow action or handsfree taps - for procedural handwashing. A vanity unit is optional.
Special Design Considerations
- Sensor taps, if installed, should be connected to essential power supply
Amendment
24.10.2010 First Draft
20.04.2011 FF modified
04.09.2014 Description, FF and FE updated
29.10.2014 Description, FF and remarks in FE updated
18.10.2016 Fabric, FE & Services updated
07.06.2019 Room name & area updated
31.03.2022 General Amendments
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
4031
Wall protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Corner guards to 1500mm AFFL
other heights also acceptable as per project standardisation