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#1 Posted : 04 October 2006 13:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By Sarah M There is probably a really simple answer to this, but does anyone know if there is such a thing within the NHS or other healthcare providers as a recognised minimum standard for consulting/treatment rooms. I have recently started working for an Occupational Health company and we are looking to benchmark against a standard, both within our own premises and where we work on site for clients. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Sarah M
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#2 Posted : 04 October 2006 17:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Chris Packham Sarah My experience is that standards vary, not only from Trust to Trust, but from hospital to hospital. Some are extremely elaborate, some just a simple room with desk, chair, and perhaps a couch. Usually there is a handwashbasin, but not always. Standards in industry are even more varied. Requirements will also vary enormously, depending upon the nature of the organisation, the number of staff, the type of work that is being done, how close other support services, e.g. local A & E, etc. You might need quite different facilities if in a remote location from someone in a city. My suggestion would be that you review just what you intend to use the Consulting Room for and from that work out what facilities you will need. This will dictate what type of room, equipment etc. will be needed. Chris
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