Our STICU was designed with the universal bed concept, then our units merged and
the patient population became a mixed population. The universal bed concept did
not thrive in our units and we still struggle with it. Research carefully if
you are headed that direction. Philosophically and theoretically the universal
bed is the right thing to do for our patients, in practicality, it poses many
barriers. Good luck!

steve rankin <rankinsw@...> wrote: Adult, and yes I have found
the SCCM guidelines thanks, juat wondered if there was enaything else out there
that talkes specifically about floor plans, fire and safety issues ect.

Thanks
Michelle

LeAnthony Mathews <leanthonymathews@...> wrote:
What type of ICU services will you be providing? Adult/Peds/NICU

I sure you have already found the Society of Critical Care Medicine:
Guidelines for Intensive Care Unit Design

http://www.sccm.org/professional_resources/guidelines/table_of_contents/Document\
s/ICU_Design.pdf

Innivation in the Design of the ICU
http://www.alexstark.com/pdfs/InnovationICU.pdf

Good Luck!
--
LeAnthony Mathews
medsheets.com

On 11/21/06, rankinsw <rankinsw@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have any good literaure on ICU design plans in I have the
> Canadian Association of Nurses ICU recommendations and I know that
> Freeman White have a book on ED design is there such a reference for
> ICU
>
> TX
>
> Michelle Rankin
>

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