A Reception area for the Emergency Unit where patients/ visitors can be received, located in close proximity to Triage and waiting areas. The Reception should have observation of the main entry to the Unit and Waiting areas. Access will be required for patients with disabilities.
Additional Design Requirements:
- Security features and glazing may be required depending on a
security risk assessment
- Consideration should be given to patients with hearing disabilities
- Consideration should be given to privacy of patient information at the
reception desk
Amendment
24.10.2010 First Draft
05.05.2011 Room Fabric and FF modified
13.04.2017 Description, FF, FE & Services updated
03.09.2023 RDS updated
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
1144
Floor finish
Carpet
Synthetic
Carpet tiles
vinyl also acceptable
3000
Wall finish
Paint
Acrylic, washable
5007
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Paint
Bulkhead
optional
4159
Cornice
Aluminium
Powdercoat
Angle flush against wall, in line with ceiling grid
9007
Doors
Solid Core/ Safety glass
Paint
Single leaf, half glazed
920mm clear opening, lockable
5062
Ceiling
Acoustic
Prefinished
Drop-in tiles, 600x600 mm
8010
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Protection plate to 900mm AFFL
8040
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
To door frame
9001
Doors
Solid Core
Paint
Single leaf
920mm clear opening, lockable with safety glass from Waitng area
1088
Skirting
Timber
Paint
150mmH x 20mm thick nominal
MDF also acceptable; or floor vinyl coved skirting if vinyl is used
Fittings and Furniture (FF)
ID
Description
Category
Group
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1050
Bench: laminate
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
900mm AFFL, behind reception desk
2100
Chair: ergonomic, office
Furniture/ Fitting
3
4
4420
Cupboard: under bench, lockable
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
under bench behind reception station, adjustable shelves
4430
Cupboard: drawer unit
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
under bench behind reception station
4460
Cupboard: wall mounted
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
5956
Pedestal drawer/filing unit: mobile
Furniture/ Fittings
3
4
5980
Counter: disabled access
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
5974
Bracket: patient flow monitor
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
6426
Cupboard: door ht adj. shelves, lockable
Furniture/ Fitting
1
2
18550
Reception desk: laminate/ timber
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
counter top & counter front as per interior design
19505
Security screen: safety glass
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
over counter top, with communication slots
21270
Stationery slots
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
under bench or counter
24100
Waste bin: paper, 20 Litre
Furniture/ Fitting
3
2
Fixtures, Equipment and associated Services (FE)
ID
Description
Grp
Qty
Ele
Data
CdW
HtW
WmW
Tap
Dns
Gas
Selection / Remarks
5835
Monitor: patient flow, flat screen
3
1
yes
yes
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11400
Computer: PC & monitor
3
4
yes
yes
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54510
Telephone: handset, standard
3
4
___
yes
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41120
Printer/ fax/ scanner
3
1
yes
yes
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___
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Services
ID
Description
Service Category
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1006
Voice / Data outlet: double
Communications
6
1 per station; 1 - printer, 1 - back bench
1040
Intercom
Communications
1
optional
5000
Airconditioning
HVAC
2189
General LED
Lighting
6030
Special: downlights
Lighting
to bulkhead, if provided, & over each station
2577
PO: Double
Power
12
2 per station; 1 - printer, 2 - back bench, 1 - monitor