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MODEL FOR INTEGRATING THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH, EDUCATION, BEST PRACTICES DESIGN & PUBLIC POLICY FROM WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY. INTEGRATION MODEL. Life-Enriching Retirement Community. Best Practices. Research. Education. Public Policy.
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MODEL FOR INTEGRATINGTHERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH,EDUCATION, BEST PRACTICES DESIGN& PUBLIC POLICY FROM WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY
INTEGRATION MODEL Life-Enriching Retirement Community Best Practices Research Education Public Policy
Best Therapeutic Environment Practices – > fostering independence> communal activities & dining> exercise – soft, lap pools> circular walking paths> wandering/healing/planting > gardens> wayfinding, signage> chapels, workshops, crafts> colors, textures, furnishings, patterns, defining edges
Best Therapeutic Environment Practices – > online in-room health monitoring stations interactive w/medical staff> sight lines to the toilet> memorabilia> IAQ> glare> light levels> germicidal UV in ductwork > sundown syndrome interventions
Best Therapeutic Environment Practices – sustainability/health issues> site orientation> daylighting techniques> photovoltaic glazing, thin film photovoltaic imprints, solar cells> thermal & acoustical glazing> energy efficient HVAC design w/ underfloor air distribution, radiant heating & cooling, natural ventilation
Best Therapeutic Environment Practices – sustainability/health issues> micro-hydro power generation> geothermal energy> wind turbo generators where app.> biomass energy> fuel cells> wind turbo generators where app.> fuel cells
INTEGRATION MODEL Life-Enriching Retirement Community Best Practices Research Education Public Policy
Life-Enriching Retirement Community – > independence> self-governance> wellness - Humanitas delivery health care good nutrition exercise activity> sense of community> sense of place
Life-Enriching Retirement Community – > privacy> security> choices> life enrichment – university culture continued learning the fine arts spiritual growth travel> research platform
INTEGRATION MODEL Life-Enriching Retirement Community Best Practices Research Education Public Policy
Research>environmental impact on behavior> environmental impact on human physiology> environmental design impact on sustainability> medical, health care, and pharmacological studies> psychological & sociological studies> disseminate findings
INTEGRATION MODEL Life-Enriching Retirement Community Best Practices Research Education Public Policy
Education incorporate research findings into> classroom lecture content and studio application to impact future practitioners> continuing education courses for the practicing professions to impact current best practices
INTEGRATION MODEL Life-Enriching Retirement Community Best Practices Research Education Public Policy
Public Policy> University’s Public Policy Institute Founding Director is esteemed Former U.S. Senator Paul Simon noted for his honesty, courage, dignity, and respect
Public Policy> Public Policy Institute’s Associate Director is top advisor and press sec- retary to former state governor, political cor- respondent for Chicago Sun-Times, & expert on state government
Public Policy> Public Policy Institute’s Mission – to act on significant and contro- versial issues impacting the region, the state, the nation, and the world.
Public Policy> Public Policy Institute: “We are not a think tank, we are a ‘do tank’ because we seek, and achieve, positive & concrete results for some of the most difficult challenges in the public policy arena.”
Public Policy> Public Policy Institute orchestrates planning and fund-raising for the Life-Enriching Retirement Community
Public Policy> Public Policy Institute consults with members of the Governor’s staff responsible for economic development, workforce education, training, & health & human service regarding the project.
Public Policy> Planning task force formed of bipartisan & bicameral legislators to address legislative priorities & concerns
Public Policyuniversity planning mem-bers include: > Director, Regional Medical Programs > Dean & Provost – School of Medicine > Assoc. Provost, Office of External & Health Affairs
Public Policy > Director, Office of Con- tinuing Education > Asst. Dean, Rural & Alumni Affairs > Med Director, Public Affairs > Dept. of Architecture & Interior Design professor
Public PolicyState & Federal govern- ment agency consultants include: > Director, Rural Policy Research Institute> President, State Rural Health Association> Director, State Depart- ment of Public Health
Public PolicyState & Federal govern- ment agency consultants include: > Executive Director, Office of Rural Health Policy – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Public Policy> a comprehensive media strategy is developed in- cluding press releases, radio & TV interviews, and taping of “issues” sessions for PBS
Public Policy> direct dissemination of research findings in common language with clearly stated ramifica- tions to university’s Public Policy Institute
INTEGRATION MODEL Life-Enriching Retirement Community Best Practices Research Education Public Policy
Melinda La Garcemlagarce@siu.eduDepartment of Architecture & Interior DesignCollege of Applied Sciences & ArtsSouthern Illinois University