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OUTLINE. Any facilities stories or news? Any questions? Team Presentations of Material Handling Equipment Last Homework Offices Office example. Team Sequence. Health Services. Range from none to fairly complete Nurse’s station, some even have resident doctors
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OUTLINE • Any facilities stories or news? • Any questions? • Team Presentations of Material Handling Equipment • Last Homework • Offices • Office example
Health Services • Range from none to fairly complete Nurse’s station, some even have resident doctors • Most important is to have a reliable way of getting medics to an emergency – they must find their way to the location Our system was to have a guard meet the medics in the lobby. We also had directional maps located in many places. Both my manager and I were unfortunately recipients of this service at one time.
Offices • People take offices very personally! • Status • Size • Amenities • Utility • “A facilities planner is well advised to follow a methodical approach and keep the objectives of the facility in mind” • Approaches • Open • Closed
Offices (continued) • Open • Motivation – flexibility, cost • Supposed advantages • Improved communications • Improved supervision • Better access to common tools • Easier environmental controls • Lower maintenance • Reduced space requirements
Offices (continued) • Disadvantages of open offices • Lack of privacy • Lack of status recognition • Noise levels • Interruptions
Offices (continued) • Considerations for area requirements • What activities will be conducted in the office?
Offices (continued) • Considerations for area requirements • What activities will be conducted in the office? • Meetings with several people • Presentations • Technical work requiring concentration • Private communications • Personal time • Equipment requirements (PC, printer, FAX, plotter, drafting table) • Storage (records, books)