3 Top Hospital Projects in 2015
In 2015, construction in the health care industry tended to move towards approaches that would hopefully give patients a more tailored and personal-care experience. Some of the hospitals focused on bringing nature inside and into the healing process, while other hospitals took a more digital approach. Read on to see three of the top projects of 2015.
New Neuro ICU Provides State-of-the-Art Services
DALLAS — Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas opened a new state-of-the-art Neuro ICU, which will replace the old and outdated facility. The previous Neuro ICU provided great care to the patients, but was not the greatest healing environment. The ICU was very congested with equipment, doctors, nurses, other medical professionals and loved ones, said Christiana Hall, MD, medical director, Neuroscience ICU at Parkland and associate professor of Neurology, Neurotherapeutics and Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in a statement.
Ceiling Grid System
Walters Healthcare Resources (WHR) developed the IN-DAPT Ceiling system using a modular, medical construction grid system. The system allows for easy installation and repositioning for the increasing technologies and services that are regularly installed in, routed through or hang from the ceiling. It has five integrated components that are able to “future-proof” operating rooms, allowing the hospitals to avoid renovation costs and down-time for the emergency room when new technology becomes available.
Royal Philips & Marin General Hospital Announce Partnership
GREENBRAE, Calif. — Amsterdam-headquartered Royal Philips Healthcare and Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, Calif., announced a 15-year partnership on Jan. 12.
Mayo Clinic Begins Final Phase of Facility Redevelopment
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The Mayo Clinic Health System announced that the redevelopment of the vacant fifth floor in the Luther Building at the Eau Claire facility will start this February. According to a statement from the Mayo Clinic Health System on Jan. 4, the project will add environmentally friendly, state-of-the art features and will redevelop the current inpatient rooms located in the older part of the campus.
Treatment Table
The Model 4043-030G Cabinet Treatment Table from Hausmann Industries Inc. offers all green-line wood with no added urea-formaldehyde. The product also exceeds CARB I and CARB II standards. The fully enclosed, all-laminate cabinet includes sliding laminate doors for under table storage. The table is 31 inches high and 72 inches in length. The interior includes one divider and an adjustable shelf with a black laminate plywood base. All urethane fabric is CAL 01350 compliant.
High-Low Bed
The Alterra 1385 Hi-Low Bed by Medline Industries is a parallel electronic system that provides a smooth and quiet operation. The high-low motors ensure that the bed deck remains level after long-term use and motion. The foot lock on the bed folds in to reduce the risk of tripping over the lock and meets the FDA guidelines to reduce the risk of entrapment. The product offers a full range of heights and has no horizontal movement while raising and lowering the bed. The bed has a 500-pound weight capacity and a grid/rib deck structure that prevents the bed from sagging.
Entrance Mats
The Water Hog Classic Entrance Mat by The Andersen Company works to remove and store dirt and moisture beneath shoe level as patients and visitors come through the doors. The SBR rubber backing contains 20 percent recycled rubber content. The product has rubber-reinforced face nubs and a waffle design that provides crush-proof scraping action, which extends the life of the product. The anti-static mat is made to trap dirt and water to keep them off of commercial flooring. The polypropylene-fiver system dries quickly to prevent fading or rotting.