The relationships between the various components within the Adult Mental Health Unit are best
described by Functional Relationships Diagrams.
The optimum External Relationships include:
- Patient access from a public circulation corridor with a relationship to the Main Entrance and Car Park
- Separate entry and access for staff or Police via a Service Corridor
- Access for services such as Supply and Housekeeping via a Service Corridor
- Optimum Internal Relationships should include the following:
- Reception and Waiting at the entrance with access to a mental health Consult Room
- Patient Bedrooms located on the perimeter
- Dining, Lounge and Activities Areas centrally located
- Staff Station located with visibility to all patient zones
- Support Areas located close to staff areas for ease of staff access
- Staff Offices and amenities located in a secure zone away from patient areas
The optimum Functional Relationships of a typical Adult Mental Health Unit are demonstrated in the
diagram below.
