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, - , <br /> � ' <br /> i <br /> Health Facilities Construction Revtew Unit � <br /> July 6. 1978 � <br /> Page 3 <br /> 5. Socializatlon Ski11s - Soctallzatton is encouraged at the <br /> a n ontro enter. as most pattents have became Nith- <br /> drawn and isolated with the course of thetr pain problem. � <br /> This need is achteved in a varie�y of wqys. <br /> a. A lounge area is matntatned wlth no restrictions <br /> on use; pettents are encouraged to be tnvolved <br /> 1n the many recreatlonal activities planned. <br /> b. Classes are held 1n the evenings on assertiveness. <br /> communication skS11s, etc. <br /> c. Pattent reoms are very baslc (no telebistons or <br /> . telephones). This is to encourage the patients to <br /> s�ctatize tn the lounge area and avold isotattan <br /> in thetr rooms. <br /> � The following addresses specific questlons ralsed aS our June 2. 1978 meetiny. <br /> ; <br /> � 1 . Mhat Mill be the equipment storage needs of the Rehabilit�ttort pattent <br /> unit and the Pa1n Clinic and how wf11 this need be n�et? <br /> � The bulk of the adaptive equtpment (wheelchatrs. canes. and Malkers) i <br /> ; Nill be kept with the pattent in h1s room. The ranatnin9 backup I <br /> equipment can be housed 1n the designated equipment room. , <br /> 2. With the relocatlon of the staff rest room. will there be another rest I <br /> roan which w111 be designated for staff? Atso. wit'h the proposed multl- <br /> bed patient room. there ts a requiiwnent that there be a pattent rest <br /> room open to the corrldor on the floor. ' <br /> The staff rest room Mill be incorporated tnto the new nurses lounye as i <br /> i shovm on the drawinqs. Pattent rest room requirement 1s atso acconnio- <br /> dated as sho�m on the drawlnps. <br /> 3. Layout conft9uration for the beds tn the multt-bed roan should be developed II <br /> to be certatn that adequete space is avatl�ble. The need for curtaln tracks <br /> should also be addressed. <br /> Refer to blue prints. � <br /> I <br /> I <br /> 4. Is there a need for handweshing unit in each of the Diofeedback treatment ! <br /> rooms? � <br /> � <br /> Bfofeedback does not rteed a sink in each treatment room as the therapy � <br /> does not requtre sterlle or even clean procedures. Electrodes are placed i <br /> externally and measure various btological responses of the patlent. A <br /> central sink area can be used to clean solled electrodes and handweshing <br /> for the technicians. <br />