Evaluating Intensive Care Facilities Zoning and Circulation using Evidence-Based Design (EBD) in dr. Gondo Suwarno Ungaran Hospital
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intensive care, zoning, circulation, Evidence-Based Design, hospitalAbstract
Intensive care facilities such as the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Intensive Cardiology Care Unit (ICCU), and High Care Unit (HCU) require optimal zoning and circulation integration to ensure patient safety, medical efficiency, and infection control. However, existing spatial configurations are still not fully aligned with these principles, particularly in circulation flow and spatial relationships. This study evaluates the suitability of zoning and circulation systems in the intensive care units of dr. Gondo Suwarno Ungaran Regional Hospital based on Evidence-Based Design (EBD) principles. This study used a descriptive-evaluative method with a qualitative approach through floor plan observation, spatial relationship identification, and analysis of EBD indicators, including visibility, accessibility, and infection control. The results show that spatial functions have been administratively defined, but spatially they have not fully met the principle of separating clean and dirty circulation paths, potentially increasing the risk of cross-contamination. The findings highlight the need to strengthen spatial integration through circulation separation and improved inter-unit connectivity to support a safe and efficient healthcare environment.
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