Facilities for surgical procedures. Volume 1
Health Building Note 26 (Vol 1)
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health Building Note
Abstract
Supplies guidance relevant to facilities for surgical procedures in all healthcare settings. This volume covers the facilities required to support in-patient operating theatres in an acute general hospital.
History
Supersedes Facilities for surgical procedures. Volume 1 (Includes amendment issued April 2006). Amendments have been made to this document at paragraph 3.26. Replaces the 1991 edition.
ISBN
0113224958
Subjects
- Hospitals
- Building types
- Health buildings/hospitals
Publisher History
NHS Estates are responsible for strategic development of a flexible and responsive environment for health and social care. Their publications include Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, design guides, circulars and Health Facilities Notes.
Information
NBS
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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