The Surgical Suite of the USAF Regional Hospital Eglin: Facilities for Today and the Future.
Abstract
As a result of the area evaluation, the surgical suite of the USAF Regional Hosptial Eglin was found to have a total deficiency of 2,000 square feet, approximately 30 percent. The evaluation of central sterile supply identified a deficiency of 1,600 square feet, or approximately 60 percent. The deficiencies represent the spatial differences between the standard design criteria and the present amount of area available. Additional area for the surgical suite could not be obtained by expansion through new construction. The surgical suite is located on the second floor of the facility, which limits expansion to areas which are occupied by other services. One of management's desires was that additional expansion of the surgical suite should not be at the sacrifice of patient beds. An expansion of the surgical suite into what is now central sterile supply was the most acceptable alternative to eliminate the congested conditions. A relocation of central sterile supply would provide a more generous allocation of area for both the surgical suite and central sterile supply.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA132384
Entities
People
- William James Mitchell
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology