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Design Hypothesis

Design Hypothesis: Nurse’s Suite

Pre-COVID Layout

Cot Area

Examination Room

Waiting Area

It is crucial to include a nurse during the visioning and program phase of both renovation and new construction projects to properly understand their workflow and needs.

Restroom

Restroom

Office

Office

Nurse’s Office

Post-COVID: Lessons Learned

N.11 Provide direct views to cot area N.1 Create isolation areas for students and staff who appear symptomatic.

Cot Area Cot Area

Office

Restroom

Symptomatic Waiting Area Examination/ Isolation Room

Reception Restroom

Asymptomatic Waiting Area

Did you know?

The National Association of School Nurses has a library of available resources including everything from addressing chronic absenteeism, immunization, checklists. Check them out here.

N.7 Provide Triage areas to sort well and unwell students

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