Health care facilities are unique and have clearly defined characteristics based on the needs of the facility or population being served. Poor design may lead to staff, visitor, or patient stress.

In large facilities, inability to find a department may lead to frustrations and disorientation for older patients. Poor layout may also lead to staff inefficiencies or fines because of failure to meet regulatory requirements.

Part 1:

Using ToolWire® SmartDraw®, create a floor plan of the facility that you selected in the Week Two Facility Selection and Research assignment.

You will add to your floor plan each week. The final floor plan is due in Week Five.

Include the following environmental design elements:

Structure:

Walls

Doors

Hallways

Waiting areas

Other related structural components

Areas:

Customer service and amenities

Reception desk, bathroom, shower, vending machine, etc.

Patient consultation areas

Clinical support areas

Nurses station, charting areas, etc.

Administrative offices

Building support

Laundry, generator facilities, housekeeping, etc.

Diagnostic and treatment space equipment and location

Mechanical equipment

Space for laboratory equipment, radiology equipment, gases like oxygen, and suctions

Save your design after it is completed.

Part 2:

Write a 350- to 700-word summary that includes the following:

Describe what steps you will take to complete your floor plan.

During your previous experience with ToolWire® SmartDraw® in Week One and Week Two, describe successes or failures you may experience while building this floor plan.

Describe what you hope to learn while designing this facility.

Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.