Emergency Exit Planning for Healthcare Facilities

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What is the recommended square footage for a single room setup in an open ICU?

150-180 sq ft (correct)

100-120 sq ft

200-220 sq ft

125-150 sq ft

What is the primary purpose of the Clinical Support Zone in an ICU?

To house seminar rooms and staff facilities

To provide storage facilities for equipment

To facilitate diagnosis and management of critically ill patients (correct)

To accommodate administrative offices

What is the recommended range for humidity in an ICU?

20-40%

40-70%

30-60% (correct)

60-80%

What type of facilities should be accessible to the ICU?

Laboratory and radiology suites Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Unit Support Zone in an ICU?

To accommodate administrative and staff facilities Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep the floor of the ICU uncluttered and organized?

To facilitate smoother patient care during emergency situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended size of the ICU in relation to the total hospital beds?

1-4 beds per 100 hospital beds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having a counselling room at the reception area?

To provide a separate space for counselling patients and families Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended width of the doorway in the ICU?

1 meter Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to divide a larger ICU into pods of 8-15 beds?

To improve patient care and reduce the risk of errors Signup and view all the answers

Where should the connection be made in relation to the building?

As near as possible to the point where the pipeline enters the building Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended total area of the ICU in relation to the patient care area?

2.5-3 times the patient care area Signup and view all the answers

What should not be used for earthing electrical equipment?

The pipelines themselves Signup and view all the answers

How should each compressor, vacuum pump, and manifold be supplied?

From a separate sub-circuit Signup and view all the answers

What type of doors are recommended for the ICU entrance?

Sliding glass doors with break-away capability Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to ensure in an MGPS system?

That all parts of each system are gas specific Signup and view all the answers

What departments should not be supplied by an MGPS?

Pathology departments, general workshops, or mechanical services Signup and view all the answers

Where should exposed pipelines not be installed?

In fire-risk areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance required between medical gas pipelines and heating pipes?

150 mm Signup and view all the answers

What type of material is currently not used by installers for medical gas pipeline installations?

Stainless steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of enclosing pipelines in hazardous areas with noncombustible materials?

To prevent the liberation of gases into the room Signup and view all the answers

Why should medical gas pipelines be routed away from natural gas pipelines?

To prevent a flammable gas mixture from accumulating Signup and view all the answers

What type of copper should be used for manufacturing pipes?

Phosphorus deoxidised copper Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended height range for mounting Area Valve Service Units (AVSUs)?

1 m to 1.8 m Signup and view all the answers

What should be the order of the location of individual valves in an array?

O2, N2O, MA, SA, VAC, He/O2 Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be preferable to arrange valves in two columns if the array exceeds 1 m in height?

To make it easier to operate the valves Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when placing local alarm indicator panels?

Obstructing them with opening doors or partitioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height above finished floor level for mounting local alarm indicator panels?

1.8 m Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when installing pipeline systems?

Installing them in areas subject to mechanical damage, chemical damage, excessive heat, etc. Signup and view all the answers