ward

Abstract

To provide wards that allow for the creation of facility environments tailored to specific purposes. [Solution] The ward comprises a corridor, patient rooms accessible from the corridor, and a passageway located between the corridor and the patient rooms, connecting the corridor and the patient rooms. The corridor, passageway, and patient rooms are aligned along a first direction. Ward 1 comprises a first alcove located on one side of a second direction intersecting the first direction of the passageway, and a second alcove located on the other side of the second direction of the passageway. Access to and from the patient rooms from the corridor is via the passageway. The wall-center dimensions of the first alcove in the first direction and the wall-center dimensions of the second alcove in the first direction are in the range of 2990 mm to 3010 mm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a hospital ward.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a multi-bed room that includes a shared space and a plurality of individual spaces as part of an obstetrics and gynecology ward.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] [[ID=3v5]]Conventional hospital wards, including Patent Document 1, have facility environments tailored to specific uses and do not consider arranging facility environments according to the uses of the wards.

[0005] This disclosure aims to provide a hospital ward capable of arranging a facility environment according to the use.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A hospital ward according to one aspect of this disclosure is a corridor, a hospital room accessible from and to the corridor, a passage located between the corridor and the hospital room and connecting the corridor and the hospital room, and [[ID=vv6]]is a hospital ward in which the corridor, the passage, and the hospital room are arranged along a first direction, a first alcove located on one side in a second direction intersecting the first direction of the passage, and a second alcove located on the other side in the second direction of the passage and Entry and exit from the aforementioned corridor to the aforementioned patient room are performed via the aforementioned passageway. The wall-center dimensions of the first alcove in the first direction and the wall-center dimensions of the second alcove in the first direction are in the range of 2990 mm to 3010 mm. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this disclosure, it is possible to realize hospital wards that can be equipped with facility environments tailored to their specific uses. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] A schematic plan view showing a ward according to one aspect of this disclosure. [Figure 2] A schematic plan view showing an example of a ward model used for rehabilitation during the recovery phase of the ward shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is a schematic plan view showing an example of a ward model used for community-based integrated care. [Figure 4] A schematic plan view showing an example of a general ward model in Figure 1. [Figure 5] Figure 2 is a front view showing an example of the usage status of the ward model. [Figure 6] Figure 2 is an oblique view of the ward model. [Figure 7] Floor plan of the ward model shown in Figure 2. [Figure 8] A cross-sectional view along line VIII-VIII in Figure 7. [Figure 9] A cross-sectional view along the line IX-IX in Figure 7. [Figure 10] Cross-sectional view along line XX in Figure 7. [Figure 11] Figure 3 is a front view showing an example of the usage status of the ward model. [Figure 12] Figure 3 is an oblique view of the ward model. [Figure 13] Floor plan of the ward model shown in Figure 2. [Figure 14] A cross-sectional view along the line XIV-XIV in Figure 13. [Figure 15] Cross-sectional view along the line XV-XV in Figure 13.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, an example of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description is merely illustrative in nature and does not limit the present disclosure, its applications, or its uses. The accompanying drawings are schematic drawings, and the illustrated configurations and actual products may have different dimensional ratios, etc. In the following description, terms such as "about" or "substantially" mean that the values, shapes, etc. following these terms include the allowable error ranges determined by those skilled in the art.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1, the hospital ward 1 of one aspect of the present disclosure includes a corridor 10, a hospital room 20 that can be entered and exited from the corridor 10, and a passage 30 that connects the corridor 10 and the hospital room 20. The entry and exit to and from the hospital room 20 from the corridor 10 are performed via the passage 30. The hospital room 20 may be a private room or a multi-bed room.

[0011] In this aspect, the hospital ward 1 includes at least one floor 100 shown in FIG. 1. Each floor 100 has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view, and includes a central region 110 located at the center of each floor 100 and four regions (hereinafter referred to as the first region 120, the second region 130, the third region 140, and the fourth region 150) located around the central region 110. The central region 110 and the first to fourth regions 120, 130, 140, 150 are adjacent to each other with the corridor 10 interposed therebetween. The first region 120 is located at one of the two ends in the short side direction (for example, the Y direction in FIG. 1) of each floor 100, and the third region 140 is located at the other of the two ends in the short side direction Y of each floor 100. The second region 130 is located at one of the two ends in the long side direction (for example, the X direction in FIG. 1) of each floor 100, and the fourth region 150 is located at the other of the two ends in the long side direction X of each floor 100. The corridor 10 extends straight along the long side direction and the short side direction of each floor 100.

[0012] For example, if Ward 1 is a ward used for rehabilitation during the recovery phase, the central area 110 will contain a staff station, a staff pit, stairs, and an elevator. The staff station is where medical staff perform tasks, hold conferences, etc. The staff pit is a place where medical staff can work while also monitoring patients undergoing walking training. The staff pit is located adjacent to the intersection of the corridor 10 between the central area 110 and the first area 120, and the corridor 10 between the central area 110 and the second area 130 (for example, the staff pit is located in area 111).

[0013] The first area 120 contains eight patient rooms 20, and the second area 130 contains two patient rooms 20. In the first area 120, the corridor 10, passageway 30, and patient rooms 20 are arranged along the Y direction, while in the second area 130, the corridor 10, passageway 30, and patient rooms 20 are arranged along the X direction, which intersects the first direction Y. If the direction in which the corridor 10, passageway 30, and patient rooms 20 are arranged is considered the first direction, then in the first area 120, the Y direction is the first direction, and multiple patient rooms 20 are located in the X direction (an example of a second direction intersecting the first direction). In the second area 130, the X direction is the first direction, and multiple patient rooms 20 are located in the Y direction (an example of a second direction intersecting the first direction). The third area 140 contains a rehabilitation space and a dining room. The dining hall is located in a place that offers a clear view from the staff station, allowing medical staff to respond to any problems that may arise during meals (e.g., difficulty swallowing, accidental ingestion).

[0014] As shown in Figure 1, Ward 1 comprises two alcoves (hereinafter referred to as the first alcove 40 and the second alcove 50) located between the corridor 10 and the patient rooms 20. In the first area 120, the first alcove 40 is located on one side of the second direction (for example, the X direction) that intersects the first direction of the passageway 30. The second alcove 50 is located on the other side of the passageway 30 in the second direction (in other words, on the opposite side of the passageway 30 in the second direction).

[0015] The first alcove 40 and the second alcove 50 are configured to satisfy at least one of the following conditions: The wall-center dimensions of the first alcove 40 in the first direction and the wall-center dimensions of the second alcove 50 in the first direction are in the range of 2990 mm to 3010 mm. This range may or may not include an acceptable error as determined by a person skilled in the art. The ratio of the dimensions of the first alcove 40 to the corridor 10 in the first direction, and the ratio of the dimensions of the second alcove 50 to the corridor 10 in the first direction, are in the range of 0.995 to 1.005. The dimensions of the corridor 10, the first alcove 40, and the second alcove 50 can be any type of dimension, including wall-center dimensions. For example, in the first area 120, if the wall-center dimension W1 of the corridor 10 in the Y direction is 3000 mm, then the wall-center dimension W2 of the first alcove 40 and the second alcove 50 in the Y direction is in the range of 2985 mm to 3015 mm.

[0016] For example, the wall center dimension in the Y direction of the patient room 20 in the first area 120 is approximately 6000 mm, and the ratio of the dimensions of the patient room 20 to the corridor 10 in the first direction is approximately 2.0.

[0017] In this embodiment, the positions of the first alcove 40 and the second alcove 50, which correspond to adjacent patient rooms 20, are reversed relative to the corridor 30. For example, in the corridor 30 connected to the leftmost patient room 20 in Figure 1, the first alcove 40 is located on the left and the second alcove 50 is located on the right. In the corridor 30 connected to the second patient room 20 from the left in Figure 1, the first alcove 40 is located on the right and the second alcove 50 is located on the left.

[0018] The configuration of the first alcove 40 and the second alcove 50 can be changed according to the purpose of ward 1. Referring to Figures 2 to 4, examples of the first alcove 40 and the second alcove 50 in a ward model used for convalescent rehabilitation, a ward model used for community-based integrated care, and a general ward model used for the treatment and recovery of acute diseases are described.

[0019] Figure 2 shows an example of a first alcove 40 and a second alcove 50 in a ward model intended for rehabilitation during the recovery phase. The ward model in Figure 2 is a ward model based on the concept of promoting early mobilization of patients (see Figures 5 to 10). The first alcove 40 includes a toilet 41 that can be entered and exited while in a wheelchair, and a bench 42 facing the corridor 10. The toilet 41 has an entrance 411 facing the passageway 30. The second alcove 50 includes a washbasin 51 and a storage unit 52 that can accommodate a wheelchair and is located between the patient room 20 and the washbasin 51 in the Y direction (an example of the first direction). The washbasin 51 is adjacent to the corridor 10 in the Y direction.

[0020] In Ward 1 shown in Figure 2, a toilet 41 is provided in the first alcove 40, and the entrance 411 to the toilet 41 is positioned to face the corridor 30, making it easy for patients to access the toilet 41 from their rooms 20. This promotes early mobilization of patients. By positioning benches 42 facing the corridor, they not only provide a place for patients to stay outside of their rooms 20, but also allow patients to rest during walking exercises.

[0021] Figure 3 shows an example of the first alcove 40 and second alcove 50 of a ward model intended for community-based integrated care. The ward model in Figure 3 is a ward model based on the concepts of patient monitoring and privacy considerations (see Figures 11 to 15). Ward 1 has two different types of first alcoves 40 (hereinafter referred to as first type 401 and second type 402). First type 401 includes a toilet 41 that can be entered and exited while in a wheelchair. The toilet 41 has an entrance 411 facing the corridor 10. Second type 402 includes a staff pit 43 adjacent to the corridor 10 in the Y direction and storage 44 located between the patient room 20 and the staff pit 43 in the Y direction. Second alcove 50 includes a washbasin 51 adjacent to the corridor 10 in the Y direction and storage 52 located between the patient room 20 and the washbasin 51 in the Y direction.

[0022] A toilet 41 is provided in the first alcove 40, and the entrance 411 of the toilet 41 is positioned to face the corridor 10. This makes it difficult for sounds from entering and leaving the toilet 41 to be heard from the patient room 20, and also makes it difficult for patients to see entering and leaving the toilet 41. This enhances consideration for patient privacy. A staff pit 43 is provided in the first alcove 40 and is positioned adjacent to the straight corridor 10, making it easier to monitor patients.

[0023] Figure 4 shows an example of the first alcove 40 and second alcove 50 of a general ward model intended for the treatment and recovery of acute illnesses. The ward model in Figure 4 is a ward model based on the concept of improving amenities within the patient room 20. Ward 1 has two different types of first alcoves 40 (hereinafter referred to as third type 403 and fourth type 404). Third type 403 includes storage 44. Storage 44 includes personal belongings shelves capable of storing patients' personal belongings and has an entrance 441 facing the corridor 10. Fourth type 404 includes a staff base 43. Second alcove 50 includes a washbasin 51 adjacent to the patient room 20 in the Y direction (an example of the first direction) and a toilet 53 located between the washbasin 51 and the corridor 10 in the Y direction. The toilet 53 is of a general size assuming a patient who can excrete independently and has an entrance 531 facing the passageway 30. The boundary 21 between the patient room 20 and the corridor 30 is located between the washbasin 51 and the toilet 53 in the Y direction. This allows the patient to use the washbasin 51 from inside the patient room 20.

[0024] The convenience for patients is enhanced by allowing them to use the washbasin 51 from within their room 20 and by including a personal belongings shelf in the storage unit 44.

[0025] Ward 1, as disclosed in this document, can achieve the following effects:

[0026] Ward 1 comprises a corridor 10, patient rooms 20 accessible from the corridor 10, and a passageway 30 located between the corridor 10 and the patient rooms 20, connecting the corridor 10 and the patient rooms 20. The corridor 10, passageway 30, and patient rooms 20 are aligned along a first direction. Ward 1 includes a first alcove 40 located on one side of a second direction intersecting the first direction of passageway 30, and a second alcove 50 located on the other side of the second direction of passageway 30. Access to and from patient rooms 20 from the corridor 10 is via passageway 30. The wall-center dimensions of the first alcove 40 in the first direction and the wall-center dimensions of the second alcove 50 in the first direction are in the range of 2990 mm to 3010 mm, and / or the ratio of the dimensions of the first alcove 40 to the corridor 10 in the first direction and the ratio of the dimensions of the second alcove 50 to the corridor 10 in the first direction are in the range of 0.995 to 1.005. With this configuration, it is possible to realize ward 1 that can provide a facility environment tailored to its intended use.

[0027] The first alcove 40 includes a toilet 41 that can be accessed and exited while in a wheelchair, and the second alcove 50 includes a washbasin 51. This configuration makes it possible to realize Ward 1, which is based on the concept of promoting early mobilization of patients.

[0028] The first alcove 40 includes a bench 42 facing the corridor 10, and the second alcove 50 is located between the patient room 20 and the washroom 51 in the first direction and includes storage 52 capable of accommodating a wheelchair. This configuration makes it possible to realize Ward 1, which is based on the concept of promoting early mobilization of patients.

[0029] Toilet 41 has an entrance 411 facing corridor 10. This configuration makes it possible to realize Ward 1, which is based on the concept of respecting patient privacy.

[0030] The first alcove 40 includes storage 44, and the second alcove 50 includes a washbasin 51 adjacent to the patient room 20 in the first direction, and a toilet 53 located between the washbasin 51 and the corridor 10 in the first direction. This configuration makes it possible to realize Ward 1, which is based on the concept of improving amenities within the patient room 20.

[0031] The boundary 21 between the patient room 20 and the corridor 30 is located between the washroom 51 and the toilet 53 in the first direction. This configuration makes it possible to realize Ward 1, which is based on the concept of improving amenities within the patient room 20.

[0032] Ward 1 comprises multiple patient rooms 20 arranged in a second direction. This configuration makes it possible to create a ward 1 that can accommodate various facility environments depending on its intended use.

[0033] Ward 1 in this disclosure can be configured as follows:

[0034] Ward 1 comprises a corridor 10, patient rooms 20, passageways 30, a first alcove 40, and a second alcove 50, and may satisfy any of the following configurations. For example, the number of patient rooms 20, the location of the patient rooms 20, and the configuration of the first alcove 40 and the second alcove 50 can be arbitrarily changed according to the design of Ward 1. The wall center dimensions of the first alcove 40 in the first direction, and the wall center dimensions of the second alcove 50 in the first direction, are in the range of 2990 mm to 3010 mm. The ratio of the dimensions of the first alcove 40 to the corridor 10 in the first direction, and the ratio of the dimensions of the second alcove 50 to the corridor 10 in the first direction, are in the range of 0.995 to 1.005.

[0035] All 100 floors of Ward 1 may have the same configuration. Ward 1 may also include floors with different configurations. For example, each of the 1st to 3rd floors may be a general ward model, each of the 4th and 5th floors may be a community-based integrated care ward model, and each of the 6th to 10th floors may be a rehabilitation ward model.

[0036] The first alcove 40 may include components other than the toilet 41, bench 42, staff pit 43, and storage 44. The second alcove 50 may include components other than the washbasin 51, storage 52, and toilet 53.

[0037] Each floor 100 can be configured in any way according to the design of Ward 1, not limited to including the central area 110 and the first to fourth areas 120 to 150.

[0038] Various aspects of this disclosure are described below.

[0039] The ward in the first aspect of this disclosure is The hallway and A patient room accessible from the aforementioned corridor, A passage located between the corridor and the patient room, connecting the corridor and the patient room, Equipped with, A ward in which the aforementioned corridor, passageway, and patient rooms are arranged along a first direction, A first alcove located on one side of the second direction intersecting the first direction of the passage, A second alcove located on the other side of the passage in the second direction and Equipped with, Entry and exit from the aforementioned corridor to the aforementioned patient room are performed via the aforementioned passageway. The wall-center dimensions of the first alcove in the first direction and the wall-center dimensions of the second alcove in the first direction are in the range of 2990 mm to 3010 mm.

[0040] The ward in the second aspect of this disclosure is The hallway and A patient room accessible from the aforementioned corridor, A passage located between the corridor and the patient room, connecting the corridor and the patient room, Equipped with, A ward in which the aforementioned corridor, passageway, and patient rooms are arranged along a first direction, A first alcove located on one side of the second direction intersecting the first direction of the passage, A second alcove located on the other side of the passage in the second direction and Equipped with, Entry and exit from the aforementioned corridor to the aforementioned patient room are performed via the aforementioned passageway. The ratio of the dimensions of the first alcove to the corridor in the first direction, and the ratio of the dimensions of the second alcove to the corridor in the first direction, are in the range of 0.995 to 1.005.

[0041] A ward in the third aspect of this disclosure is a ward in the first or second aspect, The first alcove includes a toilet that can be entered and exited while in a wheelchair, The second alcove includes a washbasin.

[0042] The ward in the fourth aspect of this disclosure is located in the ward in the third aspect. The first alcove includes a bench facing the corridor, The second alcove is located between the patient's room and the washroom in the first direction and includes storage for a wheelchair.

[0043] The ward in the fifth aspect of this disclosure is located in the ward in the third aspect. The aforementioned toilet has an entrance facing the aforementioned corridor.

[0044] The ward in the sixth aspect of this disclosure is a ward in the first or second aspect, The first alcove includes storage, The second alcove includes a washroom adjacent to the patient's room in the first direction, and a toilet located between the washroom and the corridor in the first direction.

[0045] The ward in the seventh aspect of this disclosure is located in the ward in the sixth aspect. The boundary between the patient room and the corridor is located between the washroom and the toilet in the first direction.

[0046] The ward in the eighth aspect of this disclosure is located in any of the wards in the first to seventh aspects. The system comprises a plurality of patient rooms arranged in the second direction.

[0047] The embodiments and variations of this disclosure can be combined with each other, or with each other, or with each other. Features included in the embodiments and variations of this disclosure can also be combined with each other.

[0048] As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, many modifications and variations of this disclosure can be realized without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. This disclosure is limited only by the terms of the claims, along with the entire scope of the equivalents to which the claims are entitled. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0049] Ward 1 10 Corridor 20 hospital rooms 21 Boundary 30 aisles 40 First Alcove 41 Toilet 42 benches 43 Staff Pit 44 Storage 50 Second Alcove 51 Washroom 52 storage 53 Toilet 100 floors 110 Central area 111 areas 120 1st area 130 Second area 140 Third area 150 4th area 401 Type 1 402 Type 2 403 Type 3 404 Type 4 411, 441 entrance / exit

Claims

1. The hallway and A patient room accessible from the aforementioned corridor, A passage located between the corridor and the patient room, connecting the corridor and the patient room, Equipped with, A ward in which the aforementioned corridor, passageway, and patient rooms are arranged along a first direction, A first alcove located on one side of the second direction intersecting the first direction of the passage, A second alcove located on the other side of the passage in the second direction and Equipped with, Entry and exit from the aforementioned corridor to the aforementioned patient room are performed via the aforementioned passageway. A ward in which the wall center dimensions of the first alcove in the first direction and the wall center dimensions of the second alcove in the first direction are in the range of 2990 mm to 3010 mm.

2. The hallway and A patient room accessible from the aforementioned corridor, A passage located between the corridor and the patient room, connecting the corridor and the patient room, Equipped with, A ward in which the aforementioned corridor, passageway, and patient rooms are arranged along a first direction, A first alcove located on one side of the second direction intersecting the first direction of the passage, A second alcove located on the other side of the passage in the second direction and Equipped with, Entry and exit from the aforementioned corridor to the aforementioned patient room are performed via the aforementioned passageway. A ward in which the ratio of the dimensions of the first alcove to the corridor in the first direction, and the ratio of the dimensions of the second alcove to the corridor in the first direction, are in the range of 0.995 to 1.

005.

3. The first alcove includes a toilet that can be entered and exited while in a wheelchair, The ward according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second alcove includes a washbasin.

4. The first alcove includes a bench facing the corridor, The ward according to claim 3, wherein the second alcove is located between the patient room and the washroom in the first direction and includes storage capable of accommodating a wheelchair.

5. The ward according to claim 3, wherein the toilet has an entrance facing the corridor.

6. The first alcove includes storage, The ward according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second alcove includes a washroom adjacent to the patient room in the first direction and a toilet located between the washroom and the corridor in the first direction.

7. The ward according to claim 6, wherein the boundary between the patient room and the corridor is located between the washroom and the toilet in the first direction.

8. The ward according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a plurality of patient rooms arranged in the second direction.

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