Facilities and equipment

Option to convert treatment rooms and bathrooms for non-RLT use

Converting treatment rooms and bathrooms for intermittent non-RLT use may be a practical solution.¹ This approach comes with important considerations to ensure safety, which should be carefully evaluated before implementation.

• Pros: Converting facilities to non-RLT use provides flexibility, allowing the rooms to serve general patients if RLT treatments are not scheduled, and increases the overall utilization of space in facilities where RLT patient volumes are low^1,2
• Cons: Converting facilities to non-RLT use requires thorough survey and adhering to the regulatory contamination release criteria for public use.¹

With thoughtful planning and careful consideration of layout and equipment, health care professionals can create spaces that meet treatment and safety demands while remaining adaptable and resource-efficient in the future.