Hathoj General Hospital

Project Details

Project Stage :  Completed in 2015
Built-Up Area : 10,000 sqft
Developer : Dr Ayaz Habib
Address: Hatoj, Kalwar road, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302012
Satellite Location : 26.958181, 75.680839
Role : Architectural Consultancy

The Hathoj General Hospital, meticulously designed by Front Desk Architects, stands as a beacon of healthcare in the peripheral belt of Jaipur, with a specific mission to provide free medical consultation to the rural public. The architectural design of the hospital is strategically organized across different levels, each dedicated to specific medical functions and services.

Key Facilities and Floor Distribution:

1. Basement Floor:
   • Diagnostic Lab: The basement serves as the hub for diagnostic services, equipped with a diagnostic laboratory that facilitates essential medical testing and analysis.
   • X-ray Facility: Advanced imaging services, including X-ray facilities, are located in the basement to support diagnostic capabilities.
   • OPD (Outpatient Department): The basement floor also accommodates the Outpatient Department, providing a space for initial consultations and non-emergency medical services.
2. Ground Floor:
   • OPD Extension: The ground floor extends the outpatient services, creating a dedicated area for consultations, check-ups, and medical advice.
   • Reception Area: A well-organized reception area serves as the primary point of contact for patients, ensuring a smooth and efficient check-in process.
   • Wards: Wards for inpatient care are strategically located on the ground floor, offering medical services for patients requiring hospitalization.
3. First Floor:
   • Deluxe Rooms: The first floor is dedicated to deluxe accommodations, providing enhanced facilities and amenities for patients seeking a higher level of comfort.
   • Labour Room: Specialized spaces, such as the labor room, are situated on the first floor to cater to maternal healthcare needs.
   • Operating Theater (OT): Surgical procedures are conducted in the operating theater on the first floor, ensuring a dedicated space for medical interventions.
4. Second Floor:
   • Nurse Accommodation: The second floor serves as accommodation for nurses, providing a dedicated space for the hospital’s essential healthcare staff.

Design Considerations:

• Community-Centric Design: Placing the hospital in the peripheral belt emphasizes its role in serving the rural population, bringing healthcare closer to communities that may have limited access to medical facilities.
• Functional Zoning: Each floor is strategically designed to serve specific functions, ensuring a logical and efficient workflow for medical professionals and staff.
• Cost-Effective Healthcare: The provision of free medical consultation aligns with the hospital’s mission to offer healthcare services to the rural public without financial barriers.
• Accessibility: The ground floor’s layout with reception, OPD, and wards ensures easy accessibility for patients, fostering a patient-friendly environment.
• Maternal Healthcare Focus: The inclusion of a labor room on the first floor underscores the hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive maternal healthcare services.

Community Impact:

• Healthcare Accessibility: By strategically locating the hospital in the peripheral belt, Front Desk Architects contribute to improving healthcare accessibility for the rural population.
• Community Well-Being: The design reflects a commitment to the overall well-being of the community by addressing healthcare needs and offering essential medical services.

The Hathoj General Hospital designed by Front Desk Architects demonstrates a thoughtful approach to healthcare design, emphasizing accessibility, functionality, and community impact. The distribution of facilities across different levels reflects a comprehensive strategy to cater to a range of medical services while addressing the unique healthcare needs of the rural public in the peripheral belt of Jaipur.

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