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Original Topic: “How to renovate existing hospitals to create a modern and efficient ICU ?”

Original Topic: “How to renovate existing hospitals to create a modern and efficient ICU ?”. Renovation - AR, KW 10/21/2010. “Renovate” --- WHY?. $$$ No other space available. Renovation - AR, KW 10/21/2010.

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Original Topic: “How to renovate existing hospitals to create a modern and efficient ICU ?”

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  1. Original Topic: “How to renovate existing hospitals to create a modern and efficient ICU?” Renovation - AR, KW 10/21/2010

  2. “Renovate” --- WHY? $$$ No other space available Renovation - AR, KW 10/21/2010

  3. “Modern and Efficient” = Going beyond the basics necessary for ICU, according to the SCCM and AIA guidelines • Family • Nature • Nurse connection Renovation - AR, KW 10/21/2010

  4. New Approach: “Retrofit Visibility”(old name) Computer Science and Architecture align to provide views of patients in floor beds reconfigured for ICU use Renovation - AR, KW 10/21/2010

  5. Specific Problem – Non-ICU rooms prevent sightlines between nurses and patients (no windows because of in-board toilets, e.g) Renovation - AR, KW 10/21/2010

  6. Solution 1: • Use the spatial positioning software to predict where a window cut would create best view of the patient • Reconfigure room layout to include toilet elsewhere Renovation - AR, KW 10/21/2010

  7. Solution 2 : • Set up camera monitoring of patient with screens embedded in walls outside of room. *Privacy maintained by ability of patient to turn screen on and off. Renovation - AR, KW 10/21/2010

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