DESIGN 8

Plate No. 2
“A Tertiary Hospital”

Submitted to:
Ar. Demie Verde, UAP

Submitted by:
Natasha Atilon
Bess Adrane Jurolan
Aerhone Jude Perfuma
BS Architecture 4B
 BUILDING SPACE PROGRAMMING

AREA NO. OF FACTOR PER TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES

PERSONS PERSON

Administrative
Service
-Lobby 25 0.96 48 sq.m The main lobby and waiting room https://core.ac.u
should be located with convenient k/download/pdf/
access to the stairs, corridors and 10129009.pdf
elevators leading to the https://www.db
administrative and patient areas, but m.gov.ph/wp-
access to these areas should be content/uploads
controlled by the information desk. /Issuances/201
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-Waiting Area 25 0.96 48 sq.m -Waiting area should be located with https://core.ac.u
convenient access to the stairs, k/download/pdf/
corridors and elevators leading to 10129009.pdf
the administrative and patient areas, https://www.db
but access to these areas should be m.gov.ph/wp-
controlled by the information desk. content/uploads
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provided for the family and friends 3/Joint%20Circ
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-Information and 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m -Information desk should be located https://core.ac.u
Reception Area with convenient access to the stairs, k/download/pdf/
corridors and elevators leading to 10129009.pdf
the administrative and patient areas, https://www.db
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-Toilet
Male Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
same time.
staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more
toilets and office-
sinks for public use
training/96-
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definitions-in-
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Female Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy.
15 SQ.M. than one com/train-my- -
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the
staff/front-
same time.
A room equipped with 1 or more
 toilets and office-
sinks for public use
training/96-
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-Business Office 10 0.96 9.60 sq.m The general business office should https://core.ac.u
have several cashiers' windows k/download/pdf/
near the main lobby but there 10129009.pdf
should be no direct entry into the https://www.db
office m.gov.ph/wp-
from that area. This office provides content/uploads
space for the clerical staff and /Issuances/201
equipment and should have a safe 3/Joint%20Circ
or vault fro records and patients' ular%202013/D
valuables. OH/Manual%20
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-Admitting Office 5 1.5 5.50 sq.m
-Accounting Room 10 0.96 9.60 sq.m
-Medical Records 3 0.96 2.88 sq.m The medical record room and library https://core.ac.u
are directly related regarding study k/download/pdf/
and research, and can be better 10129009.pdf
managed by a single librarian. It https://www.db
should be remembered that the m.gov.ph/wp-
library will be used not only by the content/uploads
staff and interns but also by a /Issuances/201
certain number of people from 3/Joint%20Circ
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-Office of the 4 0.96 4.80 sq.m The Office of the Chief of Hospital https://core.ac.u
Chief of Hospital should be located at the entrance k/download/pdf/
for control. This office would handle 10129009.pdf
receiving and administrative work. https://www.db
Shall be responsible for the overall m.gov.ph/wp-
management and administration of content/uploads
the hospital /Issuances/201
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-Laundry and 5 1.5 5.50 sq.m The laundry would wash and https://core.ac.u
Linen Area decontaminate the dirty linen and k/download/pdf/
then dry and prepare it for re-use. 10129009.pdf
The linen room would be used to https://www.db
store and issue linen for the m.gov.ph/wp-
hospital. The should be a mending content/uploads
room and a new stock room within /Issuances/201
the central linen room. 3/Joint%20Circ
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-Maintenance and 5 1.5
Housekeeping Area
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5.50 sq.m To facilitate quick and economical https://core.ac.u
repairs and replacements the k/download/pdf/
hospital should have good 10129009.pdf
maintenance shops. A carpenter https://www.db
shop for general repairs and m.gov.ph/wp-
refinishing work, an electrical shop content/uploads
for repairing small motors, lamps /Issuances/201
and other fixtures, and a mechanical 3/Joint%20Circ
shop with equipment for heating and ular%202013/D
plumbing repairs would be provided. OH/Manual%20
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-Parking Area for 9.29 Should be located near the https://core.ac.u
Transport Vehicle entrances. k/download/pdf/
A hospital and other health facilities 10129009.pdf
shall provide a minimum of one (1) https://www.db
parking space for every twenty-five m.gov.ph/wp-
(25) beds. content/uploads
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-Supply Room 3 0.96 2.88 sq.m All supplies. except pharmaceuticals
would be distributed through central
supply. For this reason, it should be
located centrally with
easy access to the different storage
rooms.
-Waste Holding 3 0.96 2.88 sq.m The waste holding room shall be
Room immediately accessible to an
exterior door.
-Dietary 10 0.96 9.60 sq.m The kitchen should be located at https://core.ac.u
grade level to insure adequate light k/download/pdf/
and ventilation and ease cf daily 10129009.pdf
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dairy products. m.gov.ph/wp-
If located adjacent to the service content/uploads
court deliveries can be made /Issuances/201
directly into the refrigerator section 3/Joint%20Circ
preventing carting of supplies ular%202013/D
through corridors and food OH/Manual%20
preparation areas. There should be RSSGH_%203
no circulation through the kitchen to %20levels.pdf
other areas. https://www.fgig
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-Dietitian Area 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m The dietitian's office should be https://core.ac.u
located to provide good control and k/download/pdf/
supervision of the entire kitchen. 10129009.pdf
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-Supply Receiving 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m There should be a receiving room https://core.ac.u
Area where goods could be unpacked k/download/pdf/
and checked before they are taken 10129009.pdf
 into the storage rooms. A small https://www.db
room for overnight storage of goods m.gov.ph/wp-
received,but not checked is content/uploads
necessary. /Issuances/201
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-Cold and Dry 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m As mentioned previously direct https://core.ac.u
Storage Area delivery of perishables to k/download/pdf/
refrigerators without going through 10129009.pdf
 the food. Preparation areas is highly https://www.db
desirable. The refrigerator section m.gov.ph/wp-
should contain three units, one for content/uploads
meat, one for fruit and vegetables, /Issuances/201
and one for dairy products. Because 3/Joint%20Circ
of the rising popularity of ular%202013/D
frozen foods, a large freezer should OH/Manual%20
also be included for frozen meat, RSSGH_%203
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and ice cream, etc. https://www.fgig
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-Food Preparation 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m food preparation area shall be https://core.ac.u
Area located adjacent to delivery, interior k/download/pdf/
transportation, and storage facilities. 10129009.pdf
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-Cooking and 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m The main cooking section should be https://core.ac.u
Baking Area placed in a central location k/download/pdf/
convenient to the serving area and 10129009.pdf
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-Serving and Food 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m In a facility using centralized meal
Assembly Area assembly, food trays are assembled
for service at a central location
 close to the main production area
-Washing Area 7 0.96 6.72 sq.m The dish washing room should be -
located near the entrance to the
kitchen from the nursing units. The
food carts should be washed in a
separate room. The cart room
should be near the entrance and
convenient to the dish washing
area.
-Garbage Disposal 3 0.96 2.88 sq.m All garbage and in particular wet
Area waste, shall be stored in sealed
bins. Inside the room space shall
also be provided to wash the bins
before next use.
This area shall be located near and
adjoining the kitchen.
-Dining Area 65 0.96 62.40 sq.m Dining space(s) shall be provided
for ambulatory patients and staff.
These spaces shall be separate
 from the food preparation and
distribution areas.
The dining room should be large
enough to accommodate the staff
and visitors using it in a two-hour
period. Cafeteria service is the
fastest and most economical for this
type of institution. A small private
dining space should be provided for
special luncheons, business
meetings, etc. A dining room should
also be provided for the kitchen
employees.
Male Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
same time.
staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more
toilets and office-
sinks for public use
training/96-
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Female Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more
https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the
com/train-my- -
same time. staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more office-
toilets and training/96-
sinks for public use room-type-
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-Cadaver Holding 7.43/bed The morgue should be located to https://core.ac.u
Room provide optimum circulation k/download/pdf/
between the refrigerated boxes, the 10129009.pdf
entrance, the autopsy rooms and https://www.db
the exit. There should be between m.gov.ph/wp-
10-15 boxes depending upon the content/uploads
practices of the local morticians. /Issuances/201
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-Clinical Service
-Emergency Room As mentioned previously most https://core.ac.u
emergency cases are cases best k/download/pdf/
admitted away from the public view. 10129009.pdf
The department should also be https://www.db
readily accessible for both m.gov.ph/wp-
ambulances and private content/uploads
automobiles which require parking /Issuances/201
space. A large number of 3/Joint%20Circ
emergency cases are accident ular%202013/D
cases in which the patient is OH/Manual%20
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on arrival or shortly after arrival at %20levels.pdf
the hospital. Location near the https://www.fgig
morgue would provide holding uidelines.org/w
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notified and the body picked up by a content/uploads
mortician. It would also facilitate the /2016/11/1992-
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-Waiting Area 25 0.96 48 sq.m -Waiting area should be located with https://core.ac.u
convenient access to the stairs, k/download/pdf/
corridors and elevators leading to 10129009.pdf
the administrative and patient areas, https://www.db
but access to these areas should be m.gov.ph/wp-
controlled by the information desk. content/uploads
-Adequate waiting space should be /Issuances/201
provided for the family and friends 3/Joint%20Circ
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Male Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
same time.
staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more
toilets and office-
sinks for public use
training/96-
room-type-
definitions-in-
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Female Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
 same time. staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more
office-
toilets and
sinks for public use training/96-
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-Examination and 6 0.96 5.76 sq.m These multi-purpose rooms should https://core.ac.u
Treatment Area with have adjoining dressing rooms to k/download/pdf/
Lavatory/Sink insure continuous use and should 10129009.pdf
be adjacent to a utility room which https://www.db
could be used jointly by several m.gov.ph/wp-
rooms. content/uploads
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-Observation Area 6 0.96 5.70 sq.m A room with one way glass windows https://core.ac.u
for observing pediatric patients in k/download/pdf/
adjoining rooms. The room may be 10129009.pdf
located adjacent to play areas and https://www.db
Speech Pathology. Audiovisual m.gov.ph/wp-
recording may also be required in content/uploads
this room. /Issuances/201
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-Equipment and 4 0.96 3.84 sq.m There are a multitude of storage https://core.ac.u
Supply Storage areas required. Space must be k/download/pdf/
Area provided for clean instruments, 10129009.pdf
medical gases, janitors' supplies, https://www.db
sterile supplies, 1 spare operating m.gov.ph/wp-
tables and lights, anesthesia content/uploads
machines and other miscellaneous /Issuances/201
equipment and supplies. 3/Joint%20Circ
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-Wheeled Stretcher 3 (2.70) 8.10 sq.m Storage space for stretchers and https://core.ac.u
Area wheelchairs shall be provided in a k/download/pdf/
strategic location, without restricting 10129009.pdf
normal traffic. https://www.db
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-Outpatient 6 0.96 5.76 sq.m The functions of the outpatient https://core.ac.u
Department department are education, k/download/pdf/
prevention, diagnosis, and 10129009.pdf
treatment of illness, and follow-up of https://www.db
hospital cases. It is very difficult to m.gov.ph/wp-
plan just how large or small an content/uploads
outpatient department should be for /Issuances/201
an estimated number of visits per 3/Joint%20Circ
year. The number of divisions, the ular%202013/D
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-Waiting Area 25 0.96 48 sq.m -Waiting area should be located with
convenient access to the stairs,
corridors and elevators leading to
the administrative and patient areas,
but access to these areas should be
controlled by the information desk.
-Adequate waiting space should be
provided for the family and friends
of the patients.
Male Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
same time.
staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more
toilets and office-
 sinks for public use training/96-
room-type-
definitions-in-
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Female Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
same time.
staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more
toilets and office-
sinks for public use
training/96-
room-type-
definitions-in-
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-Examination and 7.43/bed These multi-purpose rooms should https://core.ac.u
Treatment Area with have adjoining dressing rooms to k/download/pdf/
Lavatory/Sink insure continuous use and should 10129009.pdf
be adjacent to a utility room which https://www.db
could be used jointly by several m.gov.ph/wp-
rooms. content/uploads
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-Consultation Area 4 0.96 3.84 sq.m Special-purpose examination https://core.ac.u
rooms. Rooms for special clinics k/download/pdf/
such as eye, ear, nose, and throat 10129009.pdf
examinations, if provided, shall be https://www.db
designed and outfitted to m.gov.ph/wp-
accommodate procedures and content/uploads
equipment used. A hand washing /Issuances/201
 fixture and a counter or shelf space 3/Joint%20Circ
for writing shall be provided. ular%202013/D
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-Ob-Gyne 6 0.96 5.75 sq.m Special-purpose examination https://core.ac.u
rooms. Rooms for special clinics k/download/pdf/
such as eye, ear, nose, and throat 10129009.pdf
examinations, if provided, shall be https://www.db
designed and outfitted to m.gov.ph/wp-
accommodate procedures and content/uploads
equipment used. A hand washing /Issuances/201
 fixture and a counter or shelf space 3/Joint%20Circ
for writing shall be provided. ular%202013/D
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-Urology 6 0.96 5.75 sq.m Special-purpose examination https://core.ac.u
rooms. Rooms for special clinics k/download/pdf/
such as eye, ear, nose, and throat 10129009.pdf
examinations, if provided, shall be https://www.db
designed and outfitted to m.gov.ph/wp-
accommodate procedures and content/uploads
equipment used. A hand washing /Issuances/201
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for writing shall be provided. ular%202013/D
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- Cardiology 6 0.96 5.75 sq.m Special-purpose examination https://core.ac.u
rooms. Rooms for special clinics k/download/pdf/
such as eye, ear, nose, and throat 10129009.pdf
examinations, if provided, shall be https://www.db
designed and outfitted to m.gov.ph/wp-
accommodate procedures and content/uploads
equipment used. A hand washing /Issuances/201
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for writing shall be provided. ular%202013/D
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- Pulmonology 6 0.96 5.75 sq.m Special-purpose examination https://core.ac.u
rooms. Rooms for special clinics k/download/pdf/
such as eye, ear, nose, and throat 10129009.pdf
examinations, if provided, shall be https://www.db
designed and outfitted to m.gov.ph/wp-
accommodate procedures and content/uploads
equipment used. A hand washing /Issuances/201
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for writing shall be provided. ular%202013/D
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- Gastroenterol 6 0.96 5.75 sq.m Special-purpose examination https://core.ac.u
ogy rooms. Rooms for special clinics k/download/pdf/
such as eye, ear, nose, and throat 10129009.pdf
examinations, if provided, shall be https://www.db
designed and outfitted to m.gov.ph/wp-
accommodate procedures and content/uploads
equipment used. A hand washing /Issuances/201
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for writing shall be provided. ular%202013/D
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-Nephrology 6 0.96 5.75 sq.m Special-purpose examination https://core.ac.u
rooms. Rooms for special clinics k/download/pdf/
such as eye, ear, nose, and throat 10129009.pdf
examinations, if provided, shall be https://www.db
designed and outfitted to m.gov.ph/wp-
accommodate procedures and content/uploads
equipment used. A hand washing /Issuances/201
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-Surgical and 6 (2.70) 16.20 sq.m -The traditional location for the https://core.ac.u
Obstetrical Service surgical suite has been on the top k/download/pdf/
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lighting and mechanical ventilation https://www.db
were not possible as the suite was m.gov.ph/wp-
located where they could have content/uploads
natural light and be more or less /Issuances/201
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point of the hospital and therefore ular%202013/D
avoided unnecessary circulation. OH/Manual%20
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both inpatients and outpatients. 10129009.pdf
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in the hospital where pregnant k/download/pdf/
women give birth to babies. Prior to 10129009.pdf
 transfer of the patient to the DR, the https://www.db
patient may need to stay inside the m.gov.ph/wp-
Labor Room where the mother is content/uploads
being assessed and monitored. /Issuances/201
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-Sub-sterilizing 4.65 The central clean-up room provides https://core.ac.u
Area facilities for cleaning up after the k/download/pdf/
operation. The extent of the facilities 10129009.pdf
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separate from the delivery area and /Issuances/201
adjacent to clean assembly. 3/Joint%20Circ
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 sterilizing room and distributed https://www.db
through central supply. m.gov.ph/wp-
-All supplies except content/uploads
pharmaceuticals would be /Issuances/201
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-Scrub-up Area 4.65 The scrub-up area is used for https://core.ac.u
scrubbing by the surgical team k/download/pdf/
before each operation. This room 10129009.pdf
 should be located adjacent to the https://www.db
operating room to reduce walking m.gov.ph/wp-
distance after scrubbing and to content/uploads
allow the surgeons to see into the /Issuances/201
operating room while scrubbing. 3/Joint%20Circ
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facilities for cleaning up after the k/download/pdf/
operation. The extent of the facilities 10129009.pdf
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-Dressing Room 2.32 All personnel who work in the https://core.ac.u
surgical suite change their clothing k/download/pdf/
before they enter the suite. Change 10129009.pdf
 rooms should be provided for https://www.db
professional males, all females, and m.gov.ph/wp-
non-professional males. Each content/uploads
change room would contain locker, /Issuances/201
toilet and shower facilities. The 3/Joint%20Circ
personnel would enter the change ular%202013/D
rooms from outside the suite, OH/Manual%20
change shoes and clothes, and RSSGH_%203
enter the suite directly from the %20levels.pdf
change room. The reverse https://www.fgig
procedure would be used in leaving uidelines.org/w
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Male Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
same time.
staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more
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sinks for public use
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Female Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
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13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
same time.
staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more
toilets and office-
sinks for public use
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definitions-in-
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-Wheeled Stretcher 3 (2.70) 8.10 sq.m Storage space for stretchers and https://core.ac.u
Area wheelchairs shall be provided in a k/download/pdf/
strategic location, without restricting 10129009.pdf
normal traffic. https://www.db
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-Janitor’s Closet 4 0.96 3.84 sq.m The janitor's closet should be https://core.ac.u
adjacent to the central linen room k/download/pdf/
and in a position to maintain control 10129009.pdf
over the linen both clean https://www.db
and dirty. m.gov.ph/wp-
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-Nursing Unit 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m Special-care area units such as https://core.ac.u
recovery rooms, critical care units, k/download/pdf/
pediatric units, rehabilitation units, 10129009.pdf
and skilled nursing care or other https://www.db
specialty units. m.gov.ph/wp-
content/uploads
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-Semi-Private Room 7.43/bed Each unit is divided into two https://core.ac.u
with Toilet sections accommodating a standard k/download/pdf/
hospital bed, a day bed for a 10129009.pdf
companion/watcher, common cable https://www.db
TV, and bedside table and chair. m.gov.ph/wp-
Patients share a toilet and bath. The content/uploads
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-Patient Room 7.43/bed Hospital room design has a https://core.ac.u
significant impact on patient care k/download/pdf/
and recovery outcomes. Hospital 10129009.pdf
rooms should be safe spaces in https://www.db
which patients feel well cared for m.gov.ph/wp-
and staff can easily provide content/uploads
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-Toilet 1.67 A separate toilet shall be provided https://core.ac.u
that is directly accessible to each k/download/pdf/
multi fixture central bathing area 10129009.pdf
without requiring entry into the https://www.db
general corridor. This may also m.gov.ph/wp-
serve as the required toilet training content/uploads
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-Isolation Room 9.29 One isolation room shall be https://core.ac.u
with Toilet provided for each 30 beds or major k/download/pdf/
faction thereof. Each isolation room 10129009.pdf
shall contain a clear floor area of https://www.db
120 square feet (11.15 square m.gov.ph/wp-
meters) and a single bed. A content/uploads
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be provided regardless of the size of 3/Joint%20Circ
the unit. There shall be an anteroom ular%202013/D
of a minimum of 20 square feet OH/Manual%20
(1.86 square meters), with facilities RSSGH_%203
for hand washing, gowning, and %20levels.pdf
storage of clean and soiled https://www.fgig
materials. One anteroom may serve uidelines.org/w
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located as centrally as possible in k/download/pdf/
the nursing unit and should 10129009.pdf
command full view of the nursing https://www.db
corridors. The nursing station will be m.gov.ph/wp-
used for the administrative work of content/uploads
 the nurses inherent /Issuances/201
in-patient care, preparing 3/Joint%20Circ
medicines, and for doctor-nurse ular%202013/D
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-Treatment and 7.43/bed These multi-purpose rooms should https://core.ac.u
Medication Area have adjoining dressing rooms to k/download/pdf/
with Lavatory/Sink insure continuous use and should 10129009.pdf
be adjacent to a utility room which https://www.db
could be used jointly by several m.gov.ph/wp-
rooms. content/uploads
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-Central Sterilizing All supplies requiring sterilization https://core.ac.u
and Supply Room would be sterilized and k/download/pdf/
prepackaged in the central 10129009.pdf
sterilizing room and distributed https://www.db
through central supply. m.gov.ph/wp-
All supplies. except pharmaceuticals content/uploads
 would be distributed through central /Issuances/201
supply. For this reason, it should be 3/Joint%20Circ
located centrally with easy access ular%202013/D
to the different storage rooms. OH/Manual%20
RSSGH_%203
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-Receiving and 5.02/staff There should be a receiving room https://core.ac.u
Releasing Area where goods could be unpacked k/download/pdf/
and checked before they are taken 10129009.pdf
into the storage rooms. A https://www.db
small.room for overnight storage of m.gov.ph/wp-
goods received,but not checked is content/uploads
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-Work Area 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m The workroom shall contain https://core.ac.u
scrubbing and k/download/pdf/
gowning facilities at the entrance for 10129009.pdf
staff and housekeeping personnel, https://www.db
work counter, refrigerator, storage m.gov.ph/wp-
for supplies, and hand washing content/uploads
 fixture. One workroom may serve /Issuances/201
more than one nursery room 3/Joint%20Circ
provided that required services are ular%202013/D
convenient to each. OH/Manual%20
Parts and components of the RSSGH_%203
division Work space. Located Very %20levels.pdf
close to the operation theatre and https://www.fgig
maternity section. uidelines.org/w
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-Sterilizing Room 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m Near and equidistant from https://core.ac.u
professional areas, in order to k/download/pdf/
shorten the journeys made by 10129009.pdf
personnel to bring instruments to https://www.db
sterilize as much as possible. m.gov.ph/wp-
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-Sterile Supply 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m All supplies requiring sterilization https://core.ac.u
Storage Area would be sterilized and k/download/pdf/
prepackaged in the central 10129009.pdf
sterilizing room and distributed https://www.db
through central supply. m.gov.ph/wp-
All supplies. except pharmaceuticals content/uploads
 would be distributed through central /Issuances/201
supply. For this reason it should be 3/Joint%20Circ
located centrally with easy access ular%202013/D
to the different storage rooms. OH/Manual%20
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-Nursing Service
-Office of the Chief 5 0.96 4.80 sq.m Administrative center or nurse https://core.ac.u
Nurse station. This area shall have space k/download/pdf/
for counters and storage and shall 10129009.pdf
have convenient access to hand https://www.db
washing facilities. It may be m.gov.ph/wp-
 combined with or include centers for content/uploads
reception and communication. /Issuances/201
Preferably, the station 3/Joint%20Circ
should permit visual observation of ular%202013/D
all traffic into the unit. OH/Manual%20
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-Ancillary Service
-Primary Clinical
Laboratory
-Clinical Work Area 10.00 These multi-purpose rooms should https://core.ac.u
with Lavatory/Sink have adjoining dressing rooms to k/download/pdf/
 insure continuous use and should 10129009.pdf
be adjacent to a utility room which https://www.db
could be used jointly by several m.gov.ph/wp-
rooms. content/uploads
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-Pathologist Area 5.02/staff The pathologist office should be https://core.ac.u
located so that he has access to the k/download/pdf/
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particular. A work space should be https://www.db
provided for examinations in the m.gov.ph/wp-
privacy of his office. content/uploads
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Male Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
same time.
 A room equipped with 1 or more staff/front-
toilets and
office-
sinks for public use
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Female Toilet Room Toilets should be arranged to more https://setupmy
15 SQ.M. than one hotel.
13 1.15 SQ.M. person to use its facilities at the com/train-my- -
same time.
staff/front-
A room equipped with 1 or more
toilets and office-
sinks for public use
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Control Booth, size to accommodate the functional k/download/pdf/
Dressing Area and program. 10129009.pdf
Toilet Each X-ray room shall include a https://www.db
shielded control alcove. This area m.gov.ph/wp-
shall be provided with a view content/uploads
window designed to provide full /Issuances/201
view of the examination table and 3/Joint%20Circ
the patient at all times, including full ular%202013/D
view of the patient when the table is OH/Manual%20
in the tilt position or the chest X-ray RSSGH_%203
is being utilized. For mammography %20levels.pdf
machines with built-in shielding for https://www.fgig
the operator, the alcove may be uidelines.org/w
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loading cassettes and shall be k/download/pdf/
located near the control room. This 10129009.pdf
darkroom shall be outside the 10- https://www.db
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Storage Area the darkroom for k/download/pdf/
processing.Automatic film 10129009.pdf
processing machines have done https://www.db
away with most hand-processing m.gov.ph/wp-
and reduced the space required. content/uploads
The entrance into the darkroom /Issuances/201
should either be through a light lock 3/Joint%20Circ
or light maze. ular%202013/D
The viewing room should be located OH/Manual%20
adjacent to the darkroom to facilitate RSSGH_%203
the viewing of film as soon as %20levels.pdf
possible after processing. The room https://www.fgig
should be large enough to uidelines.org/w
accommodate several groups while p-
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shelves for filing patient film for
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viewing, individual consultation, and k/download/pdf/
charting of film 10129009.pdf
-Office space shall be provided as https://www.db
necessary for the functional m.gov.ph/wp-
program. content/uploads
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consultation with referring clinicians 3/Joint%20Circ
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provided in the pharmacy will k/download/pdf/
depend upon the type of drug 10129009.pdf
distribution system used, number of https://www.db
patients to be served, and extent of m.gov.ph/wp-
shared or purchased services. This content/uploads
shall be described in the functional /Issuances/201
program. The pharmacy room or 3/Joint%20Circ
suite shall be located for convenient ular%202013/D
access, staff control, and security. OH/Manual%20
Facilities and equipment shall be as RSSGH_%203
necessary to accommodate the %20levels.pdf
functions of the program. https://www.fgig
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 SITE SPACE PROGRAMMING

Utilities

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Power Room Sq.m. dedicated to electrical equipment. Its size is usually .wikipedia.
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Driveways & Parking 8,422.5 sq.m.

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