The Staff Station Mental Health is the administrative base for a Meantla Health Unit, and enquiry point for patients . 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 floor area may vary according to the 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.
Special Design Requirements:
- Staff Station should have a set down area for disabled access
- Lockable doors to be provided for additional security
- Security screen using safety glass to ensure staff protection
- Anti-ligature throughout, with no protruding hardware, hinges etc.
- Acoustic and sensory considerations to minimise noise from the staff station that can affect vulnerable patients
Amendment
11.06.2026 First Draft
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
or timber/ MDF skirting over carpet
5007
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Paint
Bulkhead
optional
5062
Ceiling
Acoustic
Prefinished
Drop-in tiles, 600x600 mm
3000
Wall finish
Paint
Acrylic, washable
4031
Wall protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Corner guards to 1500mm AFFL
as required; other heights also acceptable as per project standardisation
4159
Cornice
Aluminium
Powdercoat
Angle flush against wall, in line with ceiling grid
8010
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Protection plate to 900mm AFFL
8040
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
To door frame
9007
Doors
Solid Core/ Safety glass
Paint
Single leaf, half glazed
lockable
9007
Doors
Solid Core/ Safety glass
Paint
Single leaf, half glazed
lockable
9007
Doors
Solid Core/ Safety glass
Paint
Single leaf, half glazed
920mm clear opening, staff access/ escape door
Fittings and Furniture (FF)
ID
Description
Category
Group
Qty
Selection / Remarks
2100
Chair: ergonomic, office
Furniture/ Fitting
3
3
5980
Counter: disabled access
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
17250
Pedestal drawer unit: mobile, 660mmH
Furniture/ Fitting
3
3
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
24100
Waste bin: paper, 20 Litre
Furniture/ Fitting
3
2
under bench
8315
Sphygmomanometer: portable
MEQ - General
3
1
Qty TBC by project depending on operational policies
8304
Glucometer
MEQ - General
3
1
Qty TBC by project depending on operational policies
10061
Waste bin: General, 20 Litres
Furniture/ Fitting
3
2
19505
Security screen: safety glass
Furniture/ Fitting
1
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
3
yes
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
54510
Telephone: handset, standard
3
3
___
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
Services
ID
Description
Service Category
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1006
Voice / Data outlet: double
Communications
4
1 per workspace, 1 - printer provision (optional)
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
1
locate in corridors adjacent; quantity to suit design