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SECTION 4.0 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES SECTION 4.0 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
4.3.25 The noise level (NC), background noise criteria and sound pressure level
for various areas shall comply as tabulated in Mechanical Works Brief.
4.3.26 Arrangement of beds in all wards shall avoid direct sunlight to the patients.
4.3.27 Patients' rooms in the wards shall consider low window design to allow
outside view even when patients are lying on beds.
4.3.28 The wards' design shall allow for an open and friendly environment, but
the arrangements shall be made to ensure privacy for patients and their
visitors when required. The design shall consider easy observation
between staff and patients from the staff base.
4.3.29 All non-air-conditioned wards and nursing stations (if any) shall be well
ventilated.
4.3.30 Openings complete with anti-vermin netting shall be placed at a minimum
of 150 mm above the finished floor level and shall be casement or magnetic
type to maximise cross ventilation. The materials used for the openings
shall be fungus-free and of low maintenance.
4.3.31 Lighting in multi-bed patient rooms and inter-departmental corridors shall
be appropriately located and not directly to the patient's eyes.
4.3.32 All patient rooms shall have night-lights, either set in the wall at a low
height or incorporated in over-bed light. Switches for night-lights shall be
located outside the corridor or near the room entrance/door.
4.3.33 The tenderers shall propose colourful, quality, and easy maintenance
murals/posters/graphics along public corridors, in the paediatrics areas,
ward areas, and any other places as specified (e.g., ceilings, floors or walls)
where required to achieve a lively and cheerful environment to the PD's
approval.
4.3.34 Wards shall be designed to maximise the working environment's
efficiency, ensuring minimum travel distance while treatment is carried
out at the bedside and in clinical treatment areas.
4.3.35 The tenderers shall provide bed head panels complete with medirail 450
mm and 1000 mm from finish floor level (FFL) behind and above beds in
the wards and other areas as required.
4.3.36 Prayer rooms with ablution facilities shall be shared among staff, patients,
and the public unless otherwise specified. Depending on the design and
layout, the prayer rooms shall also be shared between departments, units,
and wards unless otherwise specified. The ablution area shall be well
ventilated.
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4.3.37 Wherever x-ray and radiotherapy equipment are used, radiation leakage
shall be avoided. The rooms shall have an adequate shielding protection
in accordance with established radiation authorities and standards.
Radiation protection shall comply with related standards/guidelines, and
obtained approval by Bahagian Kawalselia Radiasi Perubatan, MOH.
4.3.38 Wherever pharmacy and clean room are required, including equipment
used, these requirements shall comply with guidelines and obtained
approval by Bureau Pharmaceutical Services Division, MOH.
4.3.39 Linen cabinets where required shall be provided with double doors and well
ventilated.
4.3.40 The wet and dry areas for staff and patients' changing rooms shall be
segregated physically.
4.3.41 The tenderers shall design appropriate storage space for clinical areas,
supplies, and archives that can be easily accessed and secured.
4.3.42 Inflammable store shall be constructed separately from the main building
with proper ventilation in compliance with guidelines on the storage of
hazardous chemicals as per Guideline of Storage Hazardous Chemical by
the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia (DOSH) and
JBPM.
4.3.43 The design of laboratories shall be of modular and open concept. All high-
risk laboratories shall have an airlock with a separate air-conditioned and
exhaust system.
4.3.44 Toilets in the ward areas shall not deprive the main ward areas of getting
most windows needed for adequate ventilation and natural lighting,
especially in the non-air-conditioned areas.
4.3.45 Windows shall be provided as much as possible to all habitable areas
such as wards, waiting area, consultation and examination (CE), crisis,
family grieving, cafeteria, and other areas (if any) with a good view and
natural lighting. Priority should be given to the patient's area, followed by
visitors and staff.
4.3.46 Disposal of healthcare and nuclear waste services (if any), linen services,
laundry services, engineering services, and cleaning services shall be
managed. Consideration shall be given in terms of space provided for the
vehicular access and the temporary storage/holding area before the pickup
services.
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