Special ventilated isolation facilities for patients in acute settings
Health Building Note 04-01Supplement1
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health Building Note
Abstract
Focuses on special ventilated isolation facilities which are the patient's bedroom, lobby and en-suite. Areas covered include: main changes in the 2024 version of HBN 04-01 supplement 1; selection of isolation facilities; planning; design; ventilation and fire safety and other engineering requirements. Includes appendices A, B and C.
Author
Thomas, M. et al
History
Supersedes HBN 04-01 Supplement 1 'Isolation facilities for infectious patients in acute settings', dated 2013 which was published by the Department of Health. Published July 2024. To be read in conjunction with HBN 04-01 and HTM 03-01. Publication approval reference: PRN00979.
Subjects
- Health buildings/hospitals
- Building types
Publisher History
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Information
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