An industrially produced hospital patient bedroom unit

Abstract

In view of the steadily rising costs associated with health care delivery, especially in terms of the associated labor required to produce facilities, the possibility of cutting costs in providing facilities for health care delivery was investigated. Specifically, the possibility for mass producing patient bedrooms was the major consideration. A 2,600 cubic foot unit with bath constructed of steel corrugated deck, completely equipped and ready to insert into an existing structural and mechanical frame was proposed to reduce on site labor costs. All mechanical and electrical connections with major branches and risers would be made on the exterior of the unit to systems existing in the frame. All connections inside the unit would be made at the factory. A description of the investigation and various design parameters involved as well as the proposal and detailed working drawings is included.