The Accessible Ensuite for use by a disabled patient to wash, shave, groom themselves, shower and use the toilet, either independently or with assistance.
The room shall comply with local Authority requirements for wheelchair accessible rooms.
The area and layout must accommodate an assisting nurse and a shower commode. The Ensuite should accommodate mobile lifting equipment in the event of a patient fall.
Acoustics: sound attenuation level - High. Acoustic privacy required.
Additional design requirements:
- The shower floor must not have a raised hob
- The entrance is to be flush with the adjoining floor
- The door is to be fitted with escape hardware
Body protected electrical area
Amendment
23.10.2014 First Draft
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
8010
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Protection plate to 900mm AFFL
8040
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
To door frame
optional
1175
Floor finish
Tiles
Non-slip
Ceramic
vinyl also acceptable
2145
Skirting
Tiles
To match floor
Coved
or coved floor vinyl skirting
3080
Wall finish
Tiles
Glazed
Full height
vinyl also acceptable
5023
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Prefinished
Water resistant, drop in tiles, 600x1200 mm
6030
Cornice
Aluminium
Powdercoat
24mm shadow angle
9110
Doors
Solid Core
Paint
1 1/2 leaf
1200mm clear outward opening, privacy latch, emergency release; sliding door is acceptable
Fittings and Furniture (FF)
ID
Description
Category
Group
Qty
Selection / Remarks
3054
Waste bin: general, 30 Litre
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
to basin
3400
Coathook
Metalwork
1
2
4800
Curtain track: shower
Metalwork
1
1
5300
Curtain: shower
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
6152
Dispenser: disposable glove
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
6154
Dispenser: paper/ hand towel
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
to basin
6156
Dispenser: soap
Furniture/ Fitting
2
2
1 to basin; 1 to shower (optional)
6160
Dispenser: toilet paper
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
8420
Grab rail: WC, disabled use
Metalwork
1
1
wrap around behind toilet
8450
Grab rail: Shower
Metalwork
1
1
combined with hand held shower
13700
Mirror
Metalwork
1
1
over basin
19100
Waste bin: sanitary
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
optional
20050
Shower seat: fold up
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
as required for accessible shower
20650
Soap/ shampoo holder
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
23700
Towel rail
Metalwork
1
1
with grab rail strength and fixings
Fixtures, Equipment and associated Services (FE)
ID
Description
Grp
Qty
Ele
Data
CdW
HtW
WmW
Tap
Dns
Gas
Selection / Remarks
3003
Bidet handset
1
1
___
___
___
___
yes
yes
___
___
near toilet
55650
Toilet suite: accessible
1
1
___
___
yes
___
___
yes
yes
___
With backrest as required; concealed cistern optional
5605
Basin: handwash, accessible
1
1
___
___
yes
___
yes
yes
yes
___
With integral shelf for patient belongings or separate shelf; Tapware: mixer, fixture mounted