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A B OV E , L E FT: The footwall was designed to organize the
patient's view to create a clean, relaxing aesthetic. The
wall includes a flat-screen panel and offers space for patient personalization, including a magnetized wall panel.
The countertop was designed to be at desk height, and
the nurse board was integrated into the wall panel.
A B OV E : The corridors create movement with soft
cove lighting that follows the curves in the flooring
design. The patient room entry is inset to create a
front-porch concept and incorporates the nurses'
charting station.
L E FT: The setting aims to be comforting and to reduce
patient anxiety with soft lines, soothing colors, and
natural textures.
months, the design team conceived of an easy
way for them to get some fresh air. From the
fourth floor up, where patient rooms begin, every other level has a 150-square-foot balcony,
accessible from the hallway and shared by staff,
visitors, and patients, says Mohammad Alai, senior project manager at Florida Hospital's office
of design and construction.
An attractive feature for long-term patients
in particular, the balconies presented architects
with the dual challenge of fostering a safe and
cool environment even during most of Florida's
warmer months. The balconies are positioned
on every other floor because high ceilings allow
hot air to rise; a balcony on every floor would be
more likely to trap hot air against the next-floor
balcony, and alternate floors allow more room
for circulation and heat dissipation.
An 8-foot-high, impact-resistant glass railing
permits unobstructed views, while two wooden
benches anchored to the floor each seat three
people. To further ensure patient safety, Alai
says, the balconies are equipped with cameras
that provide a constant live video feed to the
nurses' stations.
two segments, with inpatient breast care moving
in the fourth quarter of 2016, and the NICU relocating in the first quarter of 2017.
Overall, much thought went into creating an
updated facility tailored to the modern woman.
Access to the restorative aspects of nature-gentle balcony breezes coupled with picturesque
views-are in keeping with the hospital's mission to help female patients heal in mind, body,
and spirit.
MORE TO COME
Susan Kreimer is a freelance medical writer in
New York. She can be reached at
T O P N O T C H R E P O R T E R @ YA H O O . C O M .
A second phase of construction calls for gynecologic surgery and oncology beds, a surgical suite,
and a NICU. The phase is being carried out in
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Healthcare Design - September 2016
Healthcare Design - September 2016
Contents
Editorial
Show Talk
Photo Tour
Conversations Tarters
First Look
The Hcd 10
The Next Wave
Caring for the Caregivers
Color My World
Research
Product Spotlight
The Center
Aia-Aah
Face Time
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