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Designing a state-of-the-art 15,000m² Hospital in Kashmir)



Designing a 15,000 square meter hospital that includes on-call accommodation and isolation rooms for infectious diseases involves careful planning to ensure both patient safety and efficient service delivery.


Ground Floor (5,000 m²)


  1. Main Lobby and Reception Area (700 m²)

  • Central reception desk

  • Waiting area with seating

  • Information desk and kiosks

  • Gift shop and café

  1. Emergency Department (1,200 m²)

  • Triage area

  • Examination rooms

  • Trauma bays

  • Minor procedure rooms

  • Dedicated isolation area for infectious diseases

  • Negative pressure rooms (5)

  • Separate entrance and exit for isolation area

  • Imaging services (X-ray, CT scan)

  • Emergency laboratory

  1. Outpatient Clinics (1,200 m²)

  • General practice clinics

  • Specialty clinics (cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, etc.)

  • Consultation rooms

  • Minor procedure rooms

  • Diagnostic services (blood tests, ECG, etc.)

  1. Radiology Department (800 m²)

  • MRI and CT scan rooms

  • X-ray and ultrasound rooms

  • Imaging processing and reading area

  1. Pharmacy (300 m²)

  • Inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services

  • Medication storage and dispensing area

  1. Cafeteria and Dining Area (300 m²)

  • Staff and visitor dining area

  • Kitchen and food preparation area


First Floor (5,000 m²)


  1. Surgical Department (2,000 m²)

  • Operating theaters (8)

  • Pre-op and post-op recovery rooms

  • Sterilization units

  • Surgical intensive care unit (SICU)

  1. Inpatient Wards (2,000 m²)

  • General medical and surgical wards (100 beds)

  • Private rooms and shared rooms

  • Nurses' stations and administrative offices

  1. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (1,000 m²)

  • 12 ICU beds

  • Isolation rooms for infectious diseases (5)

  • Negative pressure rooms with anterooms

  • Central monitoring station


Second Floor (3,000 m²)


  1. Pediatrics Department (1,000 m²)

  • Pediatric inpatient wards (30 beds)

  • Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

  • Playroom and family waiting area

  1. Maternity and Obstetrics (1,000 m²)

  • Labor and delivery rooms (8)

  • Postpartum recovery rooms

  • Neonatal care unit

  1. Rehabilitation Department (1,000 m²)

  • Physical therapy rooms

  • Occupational therapy rooms

  • Hydrotherapy pool


Third Floor (2,000 m²)


  1. On-Call Accommodation (1,000 m²)

  • On-call rooms for doctors and nurses

  • Shared lounges and kitchen areas

  • Sleeping quarters with beds and bathrooms

  • Study and relaxation areas

  1. Administrative Offices (1,000 m²)

  • Hospital administration

  • Billing and insurance offices

  • Human resources

  • Conference and meeting rooms


Additional Facilities


  1. Research and Education (1,000 m²)

  • Research labs

  • Training and conference rooms

  • Medical library

  1. Support Services (500 m²)

  • Laundry and housekeeping services

  • Maintenance and engineering

  1. Parking Garage (outside building footprint)

  • Multi-level parking for staff and visitors

  1. Garden and Outdoor Areas (not included in the 15,000 m²)

  • Healing garden for patients and families

  • Outdoor seating and walking paths


Effective Space Utilisation


Isolation Areas for Infectious Diseases:

  • Emergency Department: Dedicated isolation area with negative pressure rooms to manage and triage infectious disease cases immediately upon arrival.

  • ICU: Additional isolation rooms with negative pressure and anterooms to treat critically ill patients with infectious diseases, ensuring containment and minimizing cross-contamination.

On-Call Accommodation:

  • Provides comfortable and convenient living quarters for medical staff on call, ensuring they are rested and available for emergencies, especially important during outbreaks or health crises.

Comprehensive Services:

  • Emergency, Outpatient, and Inpatient Services: Comprehensive care from initial emergency response to specialized outpatient clinics and inpatient wards.

  • Specialized Departments: Including pediatrics, maternity, surgical, and rehabilitation services to cover a broad spectrum of healthcare needs.

  • Support Facilities: Pharmacy, radiology, cafeteria, and support services to ensure smooth hospital operations and patient care.


This layout ensures a well-organized, efficient hospital that meets the needs of both patients and staff, with specific provisions for infectious disease control and comfortable accommodations for on-call staff.




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