Flexibility in usability versus infection control: study of selected primary care clinics in Malaysia for future design decisions

• Main Authors: Mohd Nawawi, Norwina, Md Alwi, Nadiah, Wan Nor, Wan Fatihah Maisarah, Md Alwi, Ahmad Naufal, Shafiei, Rahawiah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: HM621 Culture; NA2542.35 Environmental aspect of architecture; NA Architecture; NA4100 Special classes of buildings; RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/64728/1/UIA-PHG%202018-paris-NMN.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/64728/15/64728_Flexibility%20In%20Usability.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/64728/; https://www.parishealthcareweek.com/uia-phg/

Primary care clinics are the first port of call for all ailments except for the Emergency Department or Unit, in any healthcare facilities. Until the patients are diagnosed, infections are bound to occur. Many of the primary care clinic building designs in Malaysia are ranged from those built during...