The Staff Station is the administrative base for a Unit, and enquiry point for patients and visitors. It provides for the co-ordination of patient care, observation, writing up of clinical notes, entering data into computers and making and receiving telephone calls. The Staff Station may also accommodate a Unit Receptionist/ Clerk. The floor area may vary according to the Unit, activity level, number of full and part-time staff, the Operational Model and the building layout. If additional staff are required, a minimum allowance of 2m2 per person standing or seated should be provided; The Staff Station 14m2 is suitable for a typical Inpatient Unit of 30 beds.
Acoustics: Sound attenuation level - Medium; acoustic privacy required.
Special Design Considerations:
- Staff Station should have a set down area for disabled access
- CCTV monitor/intercom and door release button linked to entry point to
be considered for areas where controlled and after hour access is
required
- Consideration should be given to location of PC CPU units; where
possible mount below benchhtops
- Consideration should be given to incoporation of VDU's for video
monitoring of patients as required, e.g. for ICU, Mental Health
areas and other 'at risk' patients
Amendment
24.10.2010 First Draft
08.01.2015 Description/ Special Requirements, FF, FE & Services modified
04.07.2016 Document amended to match RLS
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
1000
Floor finish
Vinyl
Standard slip resistant
Seamless, coved
carpet also acceptable
2000
Skirting
Vinyl
Prefinished
Floor vinyl coved, 150mmH
timber/ vinyl skirting over carpet
3000
Wall finish
Paint
Acrylic, washable
5007
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Paint
Bulkhead
optional
6030
Cornice
Aluminium
Powdercoat
24mm shadow angle
5060
Ceiling
Acoustic
Prefinished
Drop-in tiles, 600x1200 mm
4010
Wall protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Combined rail & crash bar at 900mm AFFL
to front of staff station as required
4030
Wall protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Corner guards to 900mm AFFL
where required
Fittings and Furniture (FF)
ID
Description
Category
Group
Qty
Selection / Remarks
2100
Chair: ergonomic, office
Furniture/ Fitting
3
3
5824
Waste bin: paper
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
5980
Counter: disabled access
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
5981
Staff station: high performance surfaces
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
with workbench; upstand and countertop as required
17250
Pedestal drawer unit: mobile, 660mmH
Furniture/ Fitting
3
2
under bench, lockable
17360
Pinboard: fabric covered
Furniture/ Fitting
1
4
optional; if upstand included in staff station design
Fixtures, Equipment and associated Services (FE)
ID
Description
Grp
Qty
Ele
Data
CdW
HtW
WmW
Tap
Dns
Gas
Selection / Remarks
11400
Computer: PC & monitor
3
3
yes
yes
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54510
Telephone: handset, standard
3
3
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yes
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68700
Xray viewer: 2 screen
1
1
yes
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optional
Services
ID
Description
Service Category
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1006
Voice / Data outlet: double
Communications
3
7050
Gas Alarm Panel
Medical Gases
1
as required
8040
Annunciator
Nurse Call
1
locate in corridors adjacent; Quantity to suit design