Location of a Nuclear Medicine Center in the province of Pinar del Río: approach and regulatory determinants
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ARQUITECTURA Y CONSTRUCCIÓN DE HOSPITALES; MEDICINA NUCLEAR; SERVICIO DE MEDICINA NUCLEAR EN HOSPITAL., HOSPITAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE DEPARTMENT, HOSPITAL., ARQUITETURA HOSPITALAR; MEDICINA NUCLEAR; SERVIÇO HOSPITALAR DE MEDICINA NUCLEAR.Abstract
Introduction: the design of a Nuclear Medicine center is essentially determined by the layout and size of the premises required to meet functional needs, and the mandatory requirements to comply with safety regulations in its work protocols.
Aim: analyze the general approach and regulatory determinants that dictate the architectural location of a Nuclear Medicine center.
Methods: a narrative literature review was conducted, consulting databases, technical archives, and interviews with experts. Relevant articles on hospital architecture, nuclear regulations, and urban planning factors were analyzed, focusing on care at the Nuclear Medicine Center. Eligibility criteria and a thematic approach were applied to synthesize conceptual and applied evidence.
Development: in hospital architecture, especially for nuclear medical centers, the site is much more than simply the location of a building. Selecting a site requires a meticulous analysis of various factors. Its location is therefore a critical factor that influences its technical feasibility, radiation safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance, which stems from a legal hierarchy and technical precepts that require governance structures and those specifically regulating nuclear activity for their application.
Conclusions: the strategic location allows for the design of safe, functional, and contextualized nuclear centers, meeting architectural and regulatory objectives from the pre-investment stage, guaranteeing the assistance role without compromising the nuclear safety standards established for practice.
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