Wayfinding: effective wayfinding and signing systems - guidance for healthcare facilities. 2nd edition
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Looks at assessing and improving wayfinding systems at healthcare sites. Best practice guidelines are included throughout, with illustrations of recommendations to follow and practices to avoid.
History
States on the document that it supersedes HTM 65: Signs 1993 but that document was superseded by Wayfinding: effective wayfinding and signing systems 1999.
ISBN
9780113226986
Subjects
- Signs/Circulation fittings
- Building types
- Fittings and equipment
- Health buildings/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. Add - These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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