The hospital provides appropriate interior space. The space is designed, equipped, and maintained to be comfortable, safe, clean, and attractive. The hospital provides appropriate exterior space when required by the services provided. Lighting is suitable for the health care and patient specific activities being conducted. Ventilation allows for acceptable levels of temperature, humidity, and elimination of odors.
Ventilation is sufficient to remove odors and provide fresh air to each patient s room.
Closet and drawer space are provided for storing personal property and other items provided for use by patients. Example Of Implementation 1. Hospitals provide appropriate spaces that support its mission and services. For example, a community hospital initiated a patient and visitor opinion survey to collect data for evaluating consumer perceptions of their facility s built environment. Results of the opinion survey indicated a high-level of dissatisfaction with the public space in the hospital s emergency department waiting room.