Facility Requirements
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Facility Requirements

In addition to our standard Practice Facility Requirements, our urgent care clinic meets the requirements of the Urgent Care Standard (2015).

We have contingency plans in place in the event that any equipment and/or supplies fail or are unavailable.

Exterior

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Exterior sign uses the term "Urgent Care" and is clear and easy to read from a distance.

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Signage gives on-site services and information about access to other urgent care providers when practice is closed.

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Dedicated area for ambulances with easy access to the resuscitation area

General

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X-ray facility on site

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Current building warrant of fitness

Waiting area

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Clear, easy to read signage directs patients to the reception area on arrival and gives opening hours.

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Signage informs patients that they are prioritised according to need.

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Displayed information telling patients they can access information about results, and public health information.

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Signage lists life-threatening symptoms.

Treatment rooms

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Task lighting available

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Dedicated area available for plaster application and removal

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Secure storage for medications

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Dedicated resuscitation area.

Reception/Office area

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Computerised patient database

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Phone, fax, and photocopier

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Last reviewed October 2021
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Topic type Core content
Approved By: Key Contact
Topic ID: 9865

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