An Ensuite is for a patient to wash, shave, groom themselves, shower and use the toilet, either independently or with assistance. The area and layout must accommodate an assisting nurse, patient lifter and wheelchair access.
The Ensuite may vary in configuration to suit different room types including:
- Inboard Ensuite, refer to ens-st-a-i
- Outboard Ensuite, refer to ens-st-b-i
Acoustics: Sound attenuation level - High. Acoustic privacy required.
Body Protected Electrical Area
Additional Design Requirements:
- The shower floor must not have a raised hob
- The entrance is to be flush with the adjoining flooring
- The door is to be fitted with escape hardware; a sliding door is acceptable
Amendment
24.10.2010 First Draft
05.05.2011 Services modified
29.05.2014 General amendments to FF, FE and Services
24.06.2016 General amendments to Description, FF, FE and Services
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
5023
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Prefinished
Water resistant, drop in tiles, 600x1200
water resistant flush set plasterboard ceiling also acceptable
9001
Doors
Solid Core
Paint
Single leaf
920 clear outward opening, privacy latch, emergency release, a sliding door is acceptable
8040
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
To door frame
3080
Wall finish
Tiles
Glazed
Full height
to wet areas; vinyl also acceptable
2145
Skirting
Tiles
To match floor
Coved
or coved floor vinyl skirting
8010
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Protection plate to 900 AFFL
1175
Floor finish
Tiles
Non-slip
Ceramic
vinyl also acceptable
6025
Cornice
Aluminium
Powdercoat
shadow line
Fittings and Furniture (FF)
ID
Description
Category
Group
Qty
Selection / Remarks
2300
Chair: shower
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
3400
Coathook
Metalwork
1
2
1 @ 1200 AFFL for wheelchair users
4800
Curtain track: shower
Metalwork
1
1
5300
Curtain: shower
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
6152
Dispenser: disposable glove
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
6154
Dispenser: paper/ hand towel
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
6156
Dispenser: soap
Furniture/ Fitting
2
2
1 in shower
6160
Dispenser: toilet paper
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
8400
Grab rail: WC
Metalwork
1
1
may wrap around behind toilet
8450
Grab rail: Shower
Metalwork
1
1
8500
Grab rail: WC, hinged
Metalwork
1
1
optional
9200
Hook: for catheter bag
Metalwork
1
2
optional
10800
Hook: for IV flasks
Metalwork
1
2
optional
13700
Mirror
Metalwork
1
1
over basin
20603
Soap/ shampoo holder: recessed
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
23700
Towel rail
Metalwork
1
1
with grab rail strength and fixings
24100
Waste bin: paper, 20 Litre
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
to hand basin
Fixtures, Equipment and associated Services (FE)
ID
Description
Grp
Qty
Ele
Data
CdW
HtW
WmW
Tap
Dns
Gas
Selection / Remarks
3003
Bidet handset
1
1
___
___
___
___
yes
yes
___
___
near toilet
5603
Basin: ensuite
1
1
___
___
yes
___
yes
yes
yes
___
may include a vanity; Tapware: mixer, basin mounted
8582
Bed pan flusher unit
1
1
___
___
yes
___
___
___
___
___
optional; toilet attachmentt, required for FGI compliance
47400
Shower: hand-held
1
1
___
___
yes
___
yes
yes
yes
___
Tapware: mixer, wall mounted
55605
Toilet suite: patient
1
1
___
___
yes
___
___
yes
yes
___
Services
ID
Description
Service Category
Qty
Selection / Remarks
4033
Floor waste
Hydraulics
1
5000
Airconditioning
HVAC
5019
Exhaust
HVAC
for steam/ heat
6000
General fluorescent
Lighting
8010
Staff/ Nurse assist call
Nurse Call
1
+ indicator button & light
8080
Emergency call
Nurse Call
1
+ indicator button & light
9001
GPO: Double
Power
1
for hair dryer & shaver use only; to comply with relevant electric safety guidelines