The Staff Station is the administrative base for a Unit in which it is located, 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 Health Planning Unit, activity level, number of full and part-time staff, the Operational Model and the building layout.
Acoustics: Sound attenuation level - Medium; acoustic privacy required.
Amendment
24.10.2010 First Draft
03.09.2023 RDS updated
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
2000
Skirting
Vinyl
Prefinished
Floor vinyl coved, 150mmH
or timber/ MDF skirting over carpet
5007
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Paint
Bulkhead
optional
5062
Ceiling
Acoustic
Prefinished
Drop-in tiles, 600x600 mm
4010
Wall protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Combined rail & crash bar at 900mm AFFL
to front of staff station; optional
4159
Cornice
Aluminium
Powdercoat
Angle flush against wall, in line with ceiling grid
4031
Wall protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Corner guards to 1500mm AFFL
as required; other heights also acceptable as per project standardisation
1000
Floor finish
Vinyl
Standard slip resistant
Seamless, coved
carpet also acceptable
3000
Wall finish
Paint
Acrylic, washable
Fittings and Furniture (FF)
ID
Description
Category
Group
Qty
Selection / Remarks
2100
Chair: ergonomic, office
Furniture/ Fitting
3
2
17250
Pedestal drawer unit: mobile, 660mmH
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
under bench, lockable
17360
Pinboard: fabric covered
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
optional to upstand of staff station
21250
Staff station: laminate/ timber
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
counter top & counter front as per interior design
8304
Glucometer
MEQ - General
3
1
10061
Waste bin: General, 20 Litres
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
Fixtures, Equipment and associated Services (FE)
ID
Description
Grp
Qty
Ele
Data
CdW
HtW
WmW
Tap
Dns
Gas
Selection / Remarks
3873
Monitor: nurse call display
3
1
yes
yes
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11400
Computer: PC & monitor
3
1
yes
yes
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54510
Telephone: handset, standard
3
1
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yes
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Services
ID
Description
Service Category
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1006
Voice / Data outlet: double
Communications
2
1- workstation
5000
Airconditioning
HVAC
5070
Temperature control
HVAC
1
control panel, optional
2189
General LED
Lighting
6055
Special: task light, built in
Lighting
incorporate into staff station design
8040
Annunciator
Nurse Call
locate in corridors adjacent; quantity to suit design