Going ‘off-stage’ for better patient care
A peaceful, soothing environment promotes healing and increases patient happiness. That’s why the new building design keeps the hustle and bustle of running a hospital separate from patients.
The hospital is divided in two distinct sections. The patient care areas are on-stage areas that feature quiet and uncluttered hallways where patients, visitors and staff can focus on the process of healing.
The off-stage area (also known as the core to the design staff) is located in the center of the inpatient units. This area is separate and closed off from the patient areas. The off-stage areas include patient transport and staff-only elevators, work stations for medical personnel like doctors and nurses, as well as other services such as medication rooms, nutrition services rooms, clean and soiled linens rooms, break rooms and much more.
What’s more, this design also promotes privacy by providing clinical personnel with a private space to discuss sensitive patient information, such as diagnosis and treatment options.
The on-stage, off-stage design concept was made popular by Disney. The design allows guests to enjoy their stay at the theme park and never run across workers doing maintenance or characters without their costumes. This concept has gained popularity in recent years, becoming a best practice for newer hospitals and businesses throughout the country.
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