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One of the most signiﬁcant outcomes of CPI was the decision to connect induction rooms to operating rooms. “When we recreated the path of gurneys we realized that eve turn reduces eﬃciency, so we designed straight shots between induction and surge ,” explains project architect Reeve Elliott. It also increases patient safety since they don’t move through an unsanita corridor to surge . Pairing two induction rooms with one surge allows quicker breakdown and turnaround time. More importantly for families, parents can stay with a child during sedation. NBBJ also used Integrative Project Delive (IPD) to foster collaboration between team members. Early on, the architects met with the local electric company to identify incentives and ways to lower energy costs using turbo-chillers, lighting control, and shading. Sustainability was not necessarily a client goal at the start of the project, but the architects tracked LEED points as decisions were made and the eﬃcient building has achieved Gold certiﬁcation. Natural materials and textiles were selected, including perforated wood for ceiling sections and rubber cork TRADITIONAL FLOW: BEFORE CPI In this conﬁguration, the staﬀ area is much smaller and centralized. The sightlines to and from the exam rooms circulate a “ﬁshbowl” eﬀect. Imaging Suite PACU The typical single-ent point to an exam room creates congestion from all ﬂows entering and exiting. OPTIMIZED FLOW: AFTER CPI A large, private teaming area maintains sightlines and increases collaboration and free exchange of information. Laboratory Child Care Lobby Second Floor Plan level 1 Operating Room Induction Rooms Infusion level 2 Exam Room Clinic Equipment and staﬀ ﬂow were combined and separated from the patient ﬂow. This increases eﬃciency and patient safety. Exam rooms can be located with only one turn from the main corridor. Double-loaded exam rooms alleviate bottlenecks by separating “onstage” and “oﬀstage” areas. Audiology Healing Garden Pharmacy Check-in/ Lobby Cafe Sports Medicine Gym Ground Floor Plan 72 contract october 2011 www.contractdesign.com http://www.contractdesign.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Contract - October 2011

Contract - October 2011
Contents
Editorial
Industry news
Product briefs: healthcare
Product focus: caregivers need care, too
Product focus: above + below
Product focus: glass for health
Advancements made in evidence-based healthcare design
The power of design
Less clinical, more hospitable
Beautifully lean
Raising the bar
New life
Urban sanctuary
The 2011 healthcare environment awards
Designers select: healthcare products
Ad index
Perspectives

Contract - October 2011