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State operated residential care facilities
for residents with severe disabilities
Worksite Redesign Technical Advisory Project
Medically Fragile Courtyard Model, Floor Plan
The design
of the Medically Fragile Courtyard Group Home prototype parallels that
of the Standard Courtyard Model. To meet the needs of the medically fragile
clients who may be confined to wheelchairs or gurneys and may require ventilators,
several changes were incorporated into this model: a screened-in porch
connects
the two bedroom wings and encloses the open-air courtyard; a medical gas
system supplies oxygen through ports in bedrooms and shared spaces; and
3'-6" wide
doors to bedrooms, bathrooms, screened porch, and courtyard.
The bathroom
plans are identical to those on the standard courtyard model. The large,
open rooms
allow easy access to all fixtures. A tiled wainscot on
the walls and a non-skid tile on floor with epoxy grout create a waterproof
space that is durable and easy to disinfect. The tub and shower areas
have a floor drain to ensure good drainage. Operable windows in each bath
provide
natural light and ventilation. Each bathroom has a large storage cabinet
for linens and necessary shower equipment.
Gary Moye Architect, Inc. 449 Willamette Street, Eugene, Oregon 97401
ph.
541-343-3658
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