Location options for patient restrooms bring own challenges

Patient restrooms can be located either along the interior wall (inboard) or the exterior wall (outboard)


Healthcare facilities' patient restrooms can be located either along the interior wall (inboard) or the exterior wall (outboard.) Each choice has pros and cons, according to an article on the FacilitiesNet website.

A location along the interior wall typically leaves the exterior wall free for visitors, and possibly windows. That can bring light and views of the outside into the room. It also reduces nurses’ ability to see patients who need assistance

Outboard locations are almost always used in intensive care units. But this location blocks access to daylight that cut the need for electric lighting, thus saving energy.

The size of patient restrooms also is being rethought. While the typical door opening is 36 inches, this can be tight for patients who need assistance or are in wheelchairs. 

Read the article.

 



October 15, 2015


Topic Area: Architecture


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