In February 2001, Queensland Health commenced a five-year $120 million program to upgrade State Residential Aged Care Facilities (nursing homes) to meet Commonwealth Certification Standards for 2008. This has included:
Development of a Modular Design for State Government Residential Aged Care Facilities
The Modular Design is a tailored architectural design for residential aged care facilities for Queensland Health. It has been developed for Queensland Health's Model of Care for residential aged care services.
It is being used for all "new-build" projects in the Aged Care Capital Works Program. All major renovations and extensions will also be based on the Modular Design.
Work on the design commenced in May 2001. A Design Reference Group, which included clinical representatives, was established and Project Services, Department of Public Works was commissioned for the task.
After consultations with Directors of Nursing in State Government Residential Aged Care Facilities, and review by experienced architectural firms, the Modular Design was signed-off for use in all Queensland Health aged care projects.
Floor Plan of Modular Design
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Maryborough Nursing Home Project -
Sketch Impression
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Nursing Home at Redland - Sketch Impression
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Redlands Nursing Home Interiors Impression -
Central Activities Area
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Dalby Nursing Home - View West from the site
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Last Updated: October 2003
Last Reviewed: October 2003
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