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Capital Works Branch Aged Care Guidelines

Design Guidelines for Queensland Residential Aged Care Facilities

Download the entire Design Guidelines - File Size: 1.2MB PDF Symbol or view by section below

Introduction and Contents - File Size: 189k PDF Symbol

Section 1 - Background - File Size: 15k PDF Symbol

Section 2 - General Principles

1.0 General Design Issues - File Size: 90k PDF Symbol
2.0 Contextual issues - File Size: 55k PDF Symbol
3.0 Site Considerations - File Size: 101k PDF Symbol
4.0 Building Exterior - File Size: 67k PDF Symbol
5.0 Building Interior -Functional - File Size: 134k PDF Symbol
6.0 Building Interior -Ambience and Environment - File Size: 115k PDF Symbol
7.0 Building Systems - File Size: 372k PDF Symbol
8.0 Miscellaneous Issues - File Size: 70k PDF Symbol


Section 3 - Design Guidelines - File Size: 29k PDF Symbol

Glossary and References - File Size: 44k PDF Symbol

Room Data Sheets

Administration

1.1 Entry and Waiting Room - File Size: 44k PDF Symbol
1.2 Reception - File Size: 51k PDF Symbol
1.3 Meeting Room - File Size: 52k PDF Symbol
1.4 Office - File Size: 45k PDF Symbol
1.5 General Office - File Size: 50k PDF Symbol
1.6 Archives Room - File Size: 37k PDF Symbol
1.7 Paper Store - File Size: 43k PDF Symbol

Resident Support

2.1 Small Lounge/Sitting Room - File Size: 71k PDF Symbol
2.2 Main Lounge/Sitting Room - File Size: 67k PDF Symbol
2.3 Dining Space - File Size: 63k PDF Symbol
2.4 Activities Space - File Size: 63k PDF Symbol
2.5 Activities Space Store - File Size: 37k PDF Symbol
2.6 Time Out Room - File Size: 39k PDF Symbol
2.7 Worship Space - File Size: 60k PDF Symbol
2.8 Kitchenette - File Size: 54k PDF Symbol
2.9 Resident Laundry - File Size: 50k PDF Symbol
2.10 Corridor - File Size: 53k PDF Symbol
2.11 Equipment Alcove - File Size: 47k PDF Symbol

Bedrooms

3.1 Single Bed Resident Room - File Size: 51k PDF Symbol
3.3 Single Bed Psychogeriatric Room - File Size: 53k PDF Symbol

Bathrooms

4.1 Ensuite - File Size: 43k PDF Symbol
4.2 Shared Ensuite - File Size: 60k PDF Symbol
4.3 Assisted Bathroom - File Size: 54k PDF Symbol
4.4 Assisted Toilet - File Size: 44k PDF Symbol
4.5 Visitors and Disabled Toilet - File Size: 46k PDF Symbol
4.6 Staff Toilet - File Size: 35k PDF Symbol
4.7 Staff Toilet and Shower - File Size: 42k PDF Symbol

Staff Support

5.1 Unit Office - File Size: 49k PDF Symbol
5.2 Consult Room - File Size: 49k PDF Symbol
5.3 Therapy Room - File Size: 46k PDF Symbol
5.4 Salon - File Size: 50k PDF Symbol
5.5 Staff Room - File Size: 44k PDF Symbol
5.6 Staff Resource Space - File Size: 57k PDF Symbol
5.7 Serving Kitchen - File Size: 58k PDF Symbol
5.8 Kitchen - File Size: 64k PDF Symbol
5.9 Dry Store - File Size: 42k PDF Symbol
5.10 Cold Room - File Size: 45k PDF Symbol
5.11 Freezer Room - File Size: 48k PDF Symbol
5.12 Minor Laundry - File Size: 57k PDF Symbol
5.13 Laundry - File Size: 59k PDF Symbol
5.14 Laundry Store - File Size: 35k PDF Symbol
5.15 Cleaners Room and Store - File Size: 39k PDF Symbol
5.16 Clean Utility Room - File Size: 49k PDF Symbol
5.17 Dirty Utility Room - File Size: 48k PDF Symbol
5.18 Dirty Linen Store - File Size: 40k PDF Symbol
5.19 Equipment Store - File Size: 44k PDF Symbol
5.20 General Store - File Size: 42k PDF Symbol
5.21 Resident Property Store - File Size: 41k PDF Symbol
5.22 Linen Store - File Size: 41k PDF Symbol
5.23 Medical Store - File Size: 42k PDF Symbol
5.24 Oxygen Store - File Size: 42k PDF Symbol
5.25 Work Shop - File Size: 46k PDF Symbol

Outdoor Areas

6.1 Verandahs - File Size: 16k PDF Symbol
6.2 Outdoor Activities Area - File Size: 19k PDF Symbol
6.3 Waste Management Bays - File Size: 15k PDF Symbol
6.4 Waste Management Bays - Contaminated Waste - File Size: 16k PDF Symbol
6.5 Loading Docks - File Size: 17k PDF Symbol


Last updated: 4 February, 2003
Last Reviewed: January 2004