Ed Smith has today been confirmed as Non Executive Director of the NHS Commissioning Board Authority with responsibility for Chairing the Audit Committee. He will take up post today. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: “I am delighted that Ed Smith will join the NHS Commissioning Board and bring his expertise to the table. “As the […]
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Health technical memoranda (HTM) 08-02 provides guidance on the planning, design, maintenance and operation of lifts in the health sector.
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This Health Building Note provides best practice guidance on the planning and design of in-patient
facilities for adults.
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Health technical memoranda (HTM) 05-03 provides guidance on operational provisions for fire safety for health sector buildings and premises.
It should be read in conjunction with other Health Technical Memoranda in the Firecode suite:
HTM 05-03 covers a number of topics detailed in the contents below.
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How to design circulation and communication spaces, like corridors and stairs, in hospitals and other healthcare buildings.
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Guidance on increasing the resilience of NHS buildings to threats and hazards, like fire or flood, that could disrupt normal operations.
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Guidance on the facilities required for a day surgery unit in an acute hospital or a treatment centre.
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Information on the design, installation and testing of all fixed wiring and integral electrical equipment used for electrical services.
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