Facilities for pathology services. 2nd edition
Health Building Note 15
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health Building Note
Abstract
Gives best practice advice on the planning and design of accommodation for NHS pathology services. It focuses on laboratory-based facilities within acute hospitals (on-site or stand alone) serving acute and primary care needs across a pathology network. It also touches on point-of-care testing facilities in acute and primary care settings.
History
Supersedes HBN 15 Accommodation for pathology services.
ISBN
9780113227006
Subjects
- Building types
- Health buildings/hospitals
- Scientific facilities
- Hospitals
Publisher History
NHS Estates were responsible for strategic development of a flexible and responsive environment for health and social care. Their publications included Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, design guides, circulars and Health Facilities Notes. These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
Information
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