Traffic flow and floor plans (Proceedings)

A. Preliminary Design

1. Initial Conference with Architect

2. Goals and Expectations

3. Tour Successful Hospitals

4. Programming

5. "Bubble Diagrams"

6. Hospital Traffic Patterns

a. Client and Animal

b. Technicians and Animal

c. Doctors and Associates

d. Service, Supplies and Deliveries

e. Isolation

B. Design Development

1. Functional Spaces

a. Space Utilization

b. Arrangement, Cabinets and Equipment

c. Room Size

d. Lighting, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC Requirements

e. Finishes (Floor, Base, Walls, Ceiling)

C. Construction Documents

1. Working Drawings

2. Project Manual (Specifications)

D. Bidding or Negotiation

1. Project Cost

2. Construction Time

3. Construction Quality

4. Financial Stability

E. Construction

1. Project Observation

2. Changes during Project

3. Project Close-out

F. Discussion of Functional Spaces

Exterior

Building Site

• Lot Dimensions and Area

• Required Setbacks and Allowable Building Height (Building Envelope)

• Utility Easements, Drainage Easements, Certified Wetlands

• Zoning and City Requirements

• Environmental Regulations

• Parking Requirements including Spaces for Handicapped Clients

• Ramps and Signage for Handicapped Clients

• Marked Pet Relief Area for Pets Entering Hospital

• Easily Located Building Entry from Parking Area

• Service or Delivery Space Requirements

• Landscape Requirements

• Sign Regulations

• Exterior Lighting Requirements

• Trash PickUp or Dumpster Location

• Utility Availability and Locations

Building Appearance

• Architectural Style

• Exterior Finish Materials

• Roof and Overhang

• Finish of Walks, Drives and Curbs

Interior

Building Entry

• Easily Located from Parking?

• Air and Escape Vestibule?

• Door Configuration

• NonSlip Surface

Reception (9' x 12' w/6' clear walk-space around)

• Separate Admission and Discharge Areas

• Record Type and Requirements

• Standard Hospital Forms

• Computer

• Locking Drawers

• Cash Register

• Computer Requirements

• Storage Requirements

• Work Counter Design

Waiting (16' X 20')

• Separate Areas for Client/Pet Comfort

• Number and Type of Seats and Tables

• Wall Mounted Magazine or Information Display Space

• Client Education System (TV/VCR etc.)

• Children's Play Area

• Coat Rack

• Scale

• Bulletin Board

• Pet Photos

• Leashes and Leash Hooks

• Pet Product Display

• Pet Food Display

• Client Toilet

• Pet Orphanage

• Client Hospitality Center

Bookkeeping (8' X 10')

• Computer

• Record Type and Requirements

• Standard Hospital Forms

• Locking Drawers

• Computer Requirement

• File Cabinet and Storage Requirement

Pet Products (Retail) Area (Size Varies)

• Separate or Integrated into the Hospital Plan?

• Product Merchandising

• Signage

• Special Accent Lighting

Exam Rooms (8' X 11'-6")

• Number of Exams

• Type of Exam Table

• Work/Writing Surface and Storage Cabinets

• Computer

• Client Seating

• Sink

• Refrigerator

• Trash Opening in Cabinet

• Exam Lights

• XRay Viewer

• Lift Table or Folding Table

• Storage or Display of Dispensed Items

• Standard Hospital Forms

• Special Exam Room

• Scale

Laboratory (7' X 16')

• Lab Equipment Requirements

• Sink

• Vent Hood or Exhaust Fan

• Chemical Resistant Work Surface

• Seating at Counter

• Computer

• Standard Lab Forms

• Gas Outlet?

• Storage

Pharmacy (7' X 14')

• Pharmacy Equipment Requirements

• Sink

• Chemical Resistant Work Surface

• Standard Pharmacy Forms

• Computer and Labels

• Storage

Treatment/Preparation Area (24' X 24')

• Number and Configuration of Work Stations

• Wet Table

• Island Counter (Wet and Dry)

• Computer

• Work Surfaces

• Writing Surface

• Storage Cabinets

• Standard Hospital Forms

• Sink

• Refrigerator

• Trash Opening in Cabinet

• Exam Lights

• Dental Area

• Dirty Surgery Area

• Splint/Cast Area

• Vacuum/Gas/Oxygen

• Telephone

• XRay Viewer

• Intensive Care Cages

• Pre-Op/Pre-Treatment Holding Cages

• Clippers

• Vacuum

Pack/Scrub Area (8' X 10')

• Work/Writing Surface and Storage Cabinets

• Standard Hospital Forms

• Scrub Sink and Faucet

• PassThru to Surgery

• View Window to Surgery

• Open or View Window to Treatment/Prep

• Direct Access to Surgery

• Pack Paper

• Autoclave (Size and Steam Vent Location)

• Ultrasonic Sterilizer

• Washer/Dryer

• Laundry Tub

• Instrument Cart

Surgery (12' X 14')

• Number and Size of Tables

• Surgery Light

• General Room Light

• Door and Hardware Type

• Mobile Equipment

• Vacuum/Gas/Oxygen

• Scavenging System

• Special HVAC Requirements

• Finishes capable of Sterilization

• XRay Viewer

• Clock

Imaging (9' X 11')

• XRay Equipment

• Shielding Required

• XRay Viewer

• UltraSound Equipment

• Storage Requirements

Processing (7' X 9')

• Developing Tank

• Automatic Processor

• Dry/Wet Areas

• Sink

• White Light/Darkroom Light

• LightSafe Door Trim

• Cassette Storage

• Cassette PassThru

• Pegboard

• Film Storage

Hospital Bathing (12' X 14")

• Number of Elevated Tubs

• Non-Elevated Wash Area for Large Animals

• Finishes capable of Easy Cleaning

• Threaded, Hot and Cold Mixing Faucet

• Sloped Floor and Drain at Tub

• Leashes and Leash Hooks

• Number of Holding Cages

• Electrical Outlets for Cage Dryers

• Equipment and Supply Storage

• Retail Products Display

• Pet Dryer

• CombOut Area

Wards (8' X Varies) Single Side Cage Bank Or (10' X Varies) Double Side Cage Bank

• Number and Configuration of Cages

• Feline/Canine Wards

• Feline Condo Units

• Food Storage and Preparation Area

• Sink and Treatment Area

• Cat Play Area

• Refrigerator

• Dishwasher

• Treatment Area

Isolation Ward (8' X 10')

• Location in Hospital Plan

• Number and Configuration of Cages

• Treatment Area

• Special Air System

• Finishes capable of Sterilization

• Autopsy Area

• Freezer

Run (each Run 3' x 6' w/5' corridor)

• Number and Configuration of Runs

• Sloped Floors and Drains

• Flushing Drains

• Special Exhaust System

• Finishes capable of Easy Cleaning

• Industrial, Threaded, Hot and Cold Water Mixing Faucets

• Hose and Cleaning Tools Storage

Doctor's Office (9' x 12')

• Sound Proof

• BuiltIn vs. Freestanding Furniture

• Outside Window

• Private Toilet/Bath

• Conference Area

• Telephone

• Computer

• Coat Closet

• Private Entrance from Parking

• Path, not viewed by Clients, to Treatment Areas of Hospital

Staff Room Or Lounge (10' x 12')

• Kitchen Space

• Table(s) and Seating

• Refrigerator and Microwave

• Sink

• Water Fountain/Cooler

• Lockers

• Coat Closet

• Telephone

• Time Clock

• Bulletin Board

• Outside Window

• Private Toilet/Bath

• Conference Area

Janitor Closet (3' X 5')

• Front/Back Locations

• Finishes capable of Easy Cleaning

• Industrial, Threaded, Hot and Cold Water Mixing Faucets

• Mop Sink

• Cleaning Tools and Supply Storage

Storage Areas (Varies)

• Store Items near area where used

• Along Corridors

• Oxygen and Gas Bottles

• Freight Delivery/UnCrating Area

• Bulk Food and Paper Products

• Exterior Storage

Grooming Areas (10' x 20')

• Separate From or Integrated into the Hospital Plan?

• Number of Tables

• Number of Elevated Tubs

• Threaded, Hot and Cold Water Mixing Faucets

• Leashes and Leash Hooks

• Number of Holding Cages

• Electrical Outlets for Cage Dryers

• Grooming Equipment and Supply Storage

• Retail Products Display

• Pet Dryer

Attendant Quarters (Varies)

• Private Entrance w/o entering Hospital

• Access to Hospital Areas

Boarding Kennels (Each Run 3' X 6' W/6' Corridor)

• Separate From or Integrated into the Hospital Plan?

• Number and Configuration of Cages

• Feline/Canine Wards

• Food Storage and Preparation Area

• Sink

• Refrigerator

• Dishwasher

• Number and Configuration of Runs

• Sloped Floors and Drains

• Flushing Drains

• Special Exhaust System

• Finishes capable of Easy Cleaning

• Industrial, Threaded, Hot and Cold Water Mixing Faucets

• Hose and Cleaning Tools Storage

All Areas

• Central Vacuum Outlets

• All Surfaces should be capable of Easy Cleaning

• Ground Fault Electrical Outlets in all Wet Areas

• Radius Corners of all Cabinet Work Surfaces

• Telephone/Intercom System (System Location and Locations throughout Hospital)

• Computer System (System Location and Locations throughout Hospital)

• Mechanical System (Air Changes, Return Locations, etc.)

• Electrical System (Requirements for Power and Lighting Design)

• Plumbing System (Requirements for Water and Drains)

• Exhaust Air Systems

• Design for Handicapped Accessibility and ADA Regulations (Clients and Employees)

• Design for OSHA Regulations (Employees)