RFI - Cancer Care Associates - Workflow description

Should a patient require collection of take-home medication from pharmacy at the conclusion of
their treatment, the patient exits the MO unit via the North using the East-West corridor. Patient
then continues through the corridor to the main entry exit of the facility.


Patient Treatment sessions last on average between 5-6 hours per treatment session and due to
their treatment regime and cancer, a high portion of patients are transported to the facility by a
carer or third party i.e. no car remains onsite.



3. Blue Zone – Radiation Oncology (RO)
Radiation Oncology patients first scheduled appointment is for a one-time CT Planning session
lasting approximately 1 hour.

Subsequent Radiation Oncology treatment appointments are scheduled; patients are directed to the
blue zone via the South, East-West corridor to the RO sub-waiting area or Nurse Treatment room.

Each patient treatment session extends for between 15 to 25 minutes and requires set up and
cleaning between each patient. These appointments are strictly scheduled subject to treatment
type. A patients treatment regime will extend daily for approximately four weeks, ensuring patients
can arrive and leave in a punctual manner. This ensures there is no more than one patient waiting
for RO treatment at any one time.



4. Red Zone – Staff-Only Areas
The purpose, design, and operational requirements of the designated Red Zone areas within our
facility are essential to supporting clinical care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and protecting
patient privacy.

Red Zone areas are restricted to staff, specialists, consultants, and include clinical support spaces,
staff amenities, offices, and medication preparation zones. They are specifically designed to support
uninterrupted staff workflows while minimising interference with patient pathways throughout the
centre. The inclusion of these spaces is vital to meeting both the day-to-day and occasional
requirements of patient care.

Key functions of Red Zone Areas include:

    •   Clinical and Operational Versatility
        These areas incorporate flexible design principles, enabling adaptation to fluctuating service
        demands. Many staff members hold dual roles—for example, our Centre Manager is also a