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The new heart center and infant unit renovations have become pilot projects defining a new interior master plan for Riley Hospital for Children in terms of patient care, family support, way-finding, finishes and lighting. The twenty-bed heart center has concentrated the hospital’s cardiac expertise into a single unit, equating to efficiency of patient care and staffing. The twenty-seven bed infant unit project transformed an existing crowded and sterile unit into a warm, comfortable environment conducive to the healing process.
From the onset of the design process, criteria was established to define
an overall character for the hospital through the use of natural materials, warm colors, rich textures, and playful use of light. Comfort for the child and family remained in the forefront throughout the design process with special family rooms and activity rooms throughout each project. Patient rooms are models for efficient, effective patient care with the dedicated caregiver space separate from that of the family. |
