This depends on the clinical environment and whether the public can see into each area and between male and female recovery. JAG advises that services follow the environment guidance documents we have for services in the United Kingdom and services in the Republic of Ireland. Doors are required on an individual basis depending on the layout of the unit, as the service are required to comply with the need to protect patient privacy and dignity.
Articles in this section
- Can an endoscopy unit be used as an inpatients' facility?
- Can JAG recommend specific machines or brands for use in an endoscopy unit?
- Can JAG review proposed building layouts and designs for endoscopy services, or provide consultancy?
- Can we use our endoscopy unit as a day case theatre?
- Does the gas in the recovery area need to be piped, or will portable gas suffice?
- How many diathermy units should be available in an endoscopy service?
- How often should a procedure room be deep-cleaned?
- Is it a JAG requirement to have at least one procedure room connected to a teaching room?
- Is it a JAG requirement to have at least one procedure room connected to a teaching room?
- Is it mandatory to have doors on the recovery room?