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1. Out Patient Department
The Outpatient Department (OPD) Unit, also known as Ambulatory Care Unit, is the
department in a hospital where consultation is given to the ambulatory patients by
specialists or super-specialists.
Size of the OPD Room
The exact size of the consultation room depends on factors like expected visitors,
the policy of the hospital and Furniture to be placed in the consultation room. But
the ideal size shall not be less than 4267 mm × 3658 mm with arrangements of the
running water.
Doors
The Door of the OPD Room shall not be less than 1219 mm wide, unobstructed.
The door shall be on the other side of the examination couch to avoid patient
exposure in Consultation and Treatment rooms.
Windows
The windows shall be preferred in the room, but direct sunlight shall be avoided.
The window glass can be tinted or curtains/blinds shall be provided. A Hand Basin
shall be provided in the room.

2. Out Patient Department
SIZE OF O.P.D (GENERAL REQUIREMENT): Recommendations a/c to BIS(Bureau of
Indian Standards) –
• For entrance zone - 2 sq. m./bed.
• Ambulatory zone - 10 sq. m./bed.
• Diagnostic zone - 6 sq. m./bed.
• Total hospital area - 60 sq. m./bed.
Sub-waiting area - should be 1/3rd of total patients visiting clinic per day. Consultation
room - Space for doctor’s chair, patient’s stool, follower seat, wash basin, examination
couch and equipment for examination.
Area - 15-17 sq. m. and each clinic should handle 100 cases per day. Special
examination room - Required for certain departments.

4. Furniture The following furniture shall be placed in the consultation room
Location wise, the OPD should be located on the ground floor, easily
approachable and preferably should have a separate entry. In some cases,
because of the shortage of space, it becomes evident that the upper floors are
also used for OPD.

6. The exact size of the
procedure/treatment room shall
depend on factors like equipment
to be placed in the room,
numbers of persons required in
the room, movement spaces
required to perform the
procedure etc. But the ideal size
shall not be less than
4267 mm × 3658 mm. However,
the size may be increased as per
requirement.
The Door of the
procedure/treatment room
shall not be less than 1524 mm
wide, unobstructed for easy
movement of the
wheelchair/stretcher trolley.

7. RADIOLOGY INCLUDES :
I. XRAY ROOM 14MSQ AREA
II. ADMISSION ROOM(25-30 MSQ AREA)
III. SONOGRAPHY (12-18 M SQ)
IV. MAMMOGRAPHY (12-18 M SQ)
V. CT SCAN ROOM VC (35 M SQ)
VI. ANGIOGRAPHY ROOM
VII. CHANGING ROOM
VIII. WCs (FOR STOMACH INSPECTION)
IX. ULTRA SOUND ROOM
RADIOTHERAPY FUNCTION: CONDITIONS DIGNOSED IN RADIO THERAPY DPT.
ARETREATED HERE INCLUDES:
1. RECEPTION +WAITING AREA
2. DOCTORS ROOM (18 SQ M )
3. LOCALISATION ROOM (25 SQM )
4. SERVICE ROOM
5. FILM DEVELOPING ROOM (10 SQ M)
6. TREATMENT ROOM(CHANGING ROOM) (15 SQM)
7. LAB (15-18SQ M ) •
INTERNAL MEDICINE TREATMENT AREA COMPRISES OF: 1. EXAMINATION
ROOM(25M.SQ) 2. SECRETARIAL/ADMN OFFICE 20 M SQ 3. SENIOR
PHYSICIAN ROOM (15 M SQ) 4. CHEIF PHYSICIAN ROOM (20 M SQ)

8. x-ray
X-rays are a type of radiation called electromagnetic waves. X-ray imaging
creates pictures of the inside of your body. The images show the parts of your
body in different shades of black and white. ... The most familiar use of x-rays is
checking for fractures (broken bones)
ENDOSCOPY Endoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at the
inside lining of your esophagus, your stomach, and the first part of your small
intestine (duodenum). A thin, flexible viewing tool called an endoscope (scope)
is used.
FLUOROSCOPY It’s a study of moving body structures. Fluoroscopy is used in
many types of examinations and procedures, such as barium X-rays, cardiac
catheterization, arthrography (visualization of a joint or joints), lumbar puncture,
placement of intravenous (IV) catheters (hollow tubes inserted into veins or
arteries), intravenous pyelogram, hysterosalpingogram. Fig:23 Internal space of
fluoroscopy
CT-SCAN A computerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of X-ray
images taken from different angles and uses computer processing to create

9. CT-SCAN A computerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of X-ray
images taken from different angles and uses computer processing to create
cross- sectional images, or slices, of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues
inside your body. CT scan images provide more detailed information than plain
X-rays do.
Ultra-sound
Sound or other vibrations having an ultrasonic frequency, particularly as used in
medical imaging. An ultrasound scan, especially one of a pregnant woman to
examine the fetus. plural noun: ultrasounds. MRI technologists are radiologic
technologists who specialize in magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic
resonance imaging uses magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of
the inside of the human body
Laboratory Laboratory: - is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which
scientific or technological research, experiments & measurement may be
performed. Laboratory relationship with other departments: - Very close to the
emergency department Easily accessible for internal division