Hospital Planning and Designing by OASIS HOSPITAL SOLUTIONS

Hospital Planning and Designing

Hospital Planning and Designing

Hospital planning and designing is a highly specialized process that ensures hospitals are safe, efficient, patient-focused, and future-ready. It involves aligning medical needs, workflow efficiency, technology, safety standards, and patient comfort into one well-coordinated system. A well-planned hospital becomes a foundation for high-quality healthcare delivery.

Importance of Hospital Planning and Designing

Patient-Centric Care

Patients should feel safe, comfortable, and stress-free. Thoughtful design improves healing, reduces waiting times, and enhances overall experience.

Staff Productivity

A smart hospital layout reduces walking distances, creates smoother workflows, and improves coordination among teams.

Optimized Resources

Efficient design reduces waste, minimizes congestion, and saves money in the long run.

Key Components of Hospital Planning

Feasibility Study

This determines the need for a hospital by studying:

  • Population

  • Competition

  • Healthcare demand

  • Investment and revenue potential

Master Planning

Master planning involves:

  • Department zoning

  • Traffic movement

  • Future expansion planning

  • Phased development

Space Programming

Allocates space based on:

  • Patient volume

  • Equipment

  • Medical specialty requirements

Workflow Mapping

  • Ensures clean and dirty flows never mix, prevents cross-infection, and supports fast patient movement.

Step-by-Step Hospital Planning Process

1. Setting Objectives

Define the hospital category—multispecialty, tertiary care, maternity, emergency care, etc.

2. Understanding Community Needs

Analyze disease patterns, population density, affordability, and healthcare gaps.

3. Service Mix & Bed Capacity

Plan total beds, ICU share, emergency beds, special units, and diagnostics.

4. Budgeting & Forecasting

Include:

  • Construction costs

  • Equipment planning

  • HR expenses

  • Maintenance budgets

5. Compliance & Licensing

Hospitals must meet:

  • Fire NOC

  • Building bylaws

  • Biomedical waste rules

  • NABH/NABL guidelines

NABH Requirements in Hospital Planning

Patient Safety Standards

NABH focuses on:

  • Patient rights

  • Safety checklists

  • Error prevention

  • Emergency care readiness

Facility Management

Ensures standards in:

  • Housekeeping

  • Water quality

  • Biomedical waste

  • Equipment maintenance

Infection Control Protocols

NABH mandates:

  • Antibiotic policies

  • Sterile processing

  • IC committees

  • Layouts that prevent infection spread

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the goal of hospital planning?

To create a safe, efficient, and patient-friendly healthcare environment.

2. How many NABH projects has OASIS completed?

OASIS has successfully delivered 30+ NABH accreditation projects.

3. Can OASIS help design a new hospital?

Yes, OASIS has completed 5+ full-scale hospital planning and designing projects.

4. Why is infection control important in design?

It prevents the spread of infections and ensures patient safety.

5. What makes hospital design successful?

Efficient workflow, patient comfort, safety, and compliance with quality standards.