Resources for OR Design & Construction


Inner Racetrack
Combined CSS/Service Core

 

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Advantages:

  • Simple circulation scheme.
  • Relatively close access to service core from all ORs.
  • Relatively compact circulation.
  • Efficient linkage of CSS and clean supply/equipment holding
  • Expands easily in small increments

Disadvantages:

  • Mixes service and patient circulation
  • Supplies do not move directly into ORs from holding area