title: Designing a state-of-the-art operating room complex.
abstract: 1. When designing a new operating room complex, it is important to remember that, with a life expectancy of 15 years or more, you must take into account not only your current needs, but also anticipate those of the future. 2. The OR facility needs to be designed both for patients and providers: provide private, comfortable surroundings for your patients that are efficient and conducive to developing an enjoyable work environment for your staff. 3. Be sure to solicit input from various department managers as well as physicians during the initial design phases so that all needs may be met. In addition, ensure that state guidelines are satisfied.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Rea
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D006749:Hospital Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D009873:Operating Rooms