HBN 03-02 Facilities for CAMHS Quality of Life Checklist Consultation Draft

Scheme compliance
What are we trying to create? What is required? How do we achieve it? with HBN checklist

High ceilings with clerestory windows, glazed corridors, and

1 Natural daylight is maximised glazed doors opening out of the communal space add to the Green
amount of light entering the building.

2 All areas look clean, friendly and smell clean. Correct cleaning regimes, maintenance and replacements Red
programme in place.

Thermostats and controls easily available to alter ambient

Ambient temperatures and ventilation adequately
3 controlled. temperature. Opening windows in all areas but particularly in Green
bedrooms.

Sound attenuation available where required. Use of textile floor

Noise levels are adjusted to meet the needs of the
4 people living / residing here. coverings and furnishing where applicable to deaden sound Green
reverberation.
Healing Environment

5 There is access to external space that includes a covered Green

area for use during inclement weather.

Social spaces are located to provide views into external Garden areas, sufficiently large to accommodate all needs, are
6 Amber
areas. available from the communal space.

7 A quiet, low stimulus area is provided. Select...

Areas which need to be quiet are located as far away as

8 Quiet rooms provided in areas away from communal areas. Select...
possible from any sources of unavoidable noise.

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1 There is a perception of space, and overcrowding is Planned spaces are large enough to accommodate the persons Amber
avoided expected to be in them.

2 The ward should not be accommodated on more than Ground floor ward accommodation is recommended. Select...
two floors.

3 Sleeping and day areas are separate. Gender separation is achieved by one of a number of means. Green

4 All bedrooms should be single rooms with en-suite 100% single bedroom accommodation Green

There are adequate quiet spaces for young people and Quiet rooms in ward areas for young people. Staff rest rooms
5 Select...
staff should be available either at ward level or centrally.

The day rooms are open at night for people who cannot
Space 6 Operational policy. Select...
sleep.

Sufficient multi-functional meeting/interview rooms are available

7 Adequate private spaces are provided for interactions. Select...
in the wards and in shared areas.

The ward size and design is appropriate to the service Rooms and room areas meet the requirements of HBN03-02
8 Select...
user population. schedule of accommodations.

9 The ward/unit provides suitable access and facilities for Sufficient larger bedrooms/en-suites are available. All areas are Select...
people who require assistance accessible.

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The ward environment is sufficiently flexible to allow for

10 specific individual needs in relation to gender, ethnicity Gender specific female only areas are available. Select...
and disability.

The ward offers a range of semi-private and public A range of multi-functional rooms including quiet, activity and
11 spaces outside the private bedroom, which allow people Select...
a different level of participation with the life of the ward. interview rooms are available.

There are a number of ways to achieve this. Planners should

1 Bedrooms should be within a gender-specific area. Select...
refer to current guidance on single-sex accommodation.

2 Privacy in toilets and bathrooms in ensured. En-suite bedrooms through out will ensure that this requirement Select...
is met.

Sight-Iines are unimpeded. All exits and entrances are Good visibility from and to all areas is important to ensure
3 within sight of staff privacy, dignity and safety is maintained for all. Select...

Privacy, Dignity and safety

There is a designated space for young people to receive
Child visiting rooms are provided at the entrance to the unit or
4 visits from family and friends, including other ward. Select...
children/young people.

There is at least one room for interviewing and meeting Multi-functional rooms are provided within both shared areas
5 with individual young people and carers/relatives, which and ward areas which have comfortable informal seating and can Select...
is furnished with comfortable seating. be used for interviewing/meetings.

Privacy in receiving medication with the opportunity to There should be a private room located adjacent to either the
6 ask and receive answers to questions regarding treatment room or the drug storage room, or medication should Select...
medication. be taken to the bedroom (operational policy)

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Bedroom doors are lockable by young people when in the room

1 Personal effects area safe and accessible. and upon leaving. Locked storage is available within the room Select...
and a property store should be available.

Staff have an appropriate personal attack alarm with response

Existing alarm systems are appropriate to the needs of
Security 2
the ward/unit.
protocols in place. Patient-to-staff call systems are in place in Select...
assisted sanitary facilities as required.

Whilst ensuring appropriate levels of security, the

3 environment is open and does not unnecessarily restrict Select...
young people.

Therapy areas for a range of activities with outside space as

required. For example horticulture space at ward level and a
1 There are activity areas inside and outside. dedicated shared space. There may be a physical activity area Select...
including a kick-about space, trim-trails, jogging track or internal
gym, sports hall.

Activity
2 Inside and outside activity areas are safe Select...

The ward has direct access to an outside space for In addition to outside space around the unit as a whole, there
3 exercise and access to fresh air, which is safe and has should be direct access from the communal ward area to a Green
seating available for relaxation. garden.

Areas are accessible for someone using walking Suitable designs should incorporate full accessibility for anyone
1 aids/wheelchair. using walking aids and/ or a wheelchair. Select...

Many areas should be open-plan to allow for continual access.

2 The ward is managed to allow optimum and accessible Where there are rooms for general use, these should be unlocked Select...
use of available space and rooms.
for the majority of the day.
Access

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Access

3 Reception areas area well-planned. There should be a welcoming reception area, with clear Red
wayfinding that enhances access to the building.

4 Signage is clear and visible. Wayfinding. See separate DH guidance on this. Select...

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