Setting up a treatment room can be a daunting task. With so many elements to consider it can be difficult to know where to start.
Whether you are planning a refurbishment of an existing treatment room or starting a clinical refit from scratch, you’ll want to ensure the most practical and long lasting solutions.
Evaluating and planning
It may sound obvious but the first stage is to fully establish the intended use of the room. Will it be used solely for consultation and examination or will treatments be carried out? Will the room double as an office? How much electrical equipment will be required? How much storage space is required? What kind of treatments will be carried out?
Ensuring that there is a clear outline of the requirement ensures that the refit is successful.
You also need to plan locations of plug sockets, data points and lighting, in order to make sure the space is practical for use.
Some of the areas you should consider during planning are:
- Lighting
- Plumbing
- Electric sockets
- Data points
- Worktops, sink units and fitted cupboards
- Furniture
- Storage
- Privacy
- Infection Control
It is highly recommended that a professional CAD space planner is used to assist with designing a new treatment room fit out. They will be able to ensure that the space is used efficiently and is functional and practical.
Fit out
When carrying out clinical refurbishments or medical room refits it is important to ensure that adequate materials are used for optimum hygiene and cleanliness.
Any fixtures, fittings and furniture should be hygienic and easy to clean to avoid contamination and bacteria that can cause infection. It is recommended, when fitting out a clinical space, that you opt for furniture that has been designed specifically for medical use.
Depending on the exact use of the room, you may need specialist materials. It is advisable to seek expert advice before carrying out any clinical refits.
Furniture and storage
Furnishing the room with adequate items is a task that requires proper planning. It can be easy to purchase furniture that is not fit for purpose in a bid to reduce costs. Equally it can be easy to exceed budgets quickly by investing in items that have far more features and functions than are required. Therefore, it makes sense to evaluate the intended use of each item before making a decision.
One option is to invest in a medical furniture package which includes essential items of treatment room furniture such as an examination couch, dressing trolley and folding screen. You can add additional items as needed but these packages will cover the basics.
For more specialist needs you may require bespoke furniture which is designed with a specific use in mind.
How Sunflower can help
At Sunflower Medical we offer furniture solutions and packages, as well as expert advice on any clinical refurbishments, surgery refits and hospital room refits.
Not only can we give expert advice but we can coordinate the entire refit from start to finish. We have assisted with a number of public sector clinical refurbishments and many private clinic refits both large and small.
If you would like to discuss our services and find the best solution for your treatment room refit, then contact us today to find out more.