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Transformation of Pediatric Care Spaces. Pediatric Design of the Future Fall 2007 Group TRANSFORMER: Marianna Jewell, Jamie Beyer, Jiten Chhabra, Hui Cai. “Rejuvenate” the Waiting Area. There are more than one user group!. “Rejuvenate” the Waiting Area. For Kids:
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Transformation of Pediatric Care Spaces Pediatric Design of the Future Fall 2007 Group TRANSFORMER: Marianna Jewell, Jamie Beyer, Jiten Chhabra, Hui Cai
“Rejuvenate” the Waiting Area There are more than one user group!
“Rejuvenate” the Waiting Area For Kids: • Effective distractions for kids; • Personalize the waiting area (kids drawings artworks etc.) • Music as active distraction and therapy media • Efficient surveillance for kids: “ I-Dog tour guide” • Self check-in (personal data, temperature etc.) • Wayfinding audio aid • Share resources and experiences (audio care-page) • Help the kids keep connected with their parents
“Rejuvenate” the Waiting Area For Parents: • Interactive Information Space • Electronic screen shows the status of waiting; • Interactive education device (Information about the disease and procedure in different room) • Communication space for parents, staff and other social workers • Business corner for parents where they can send email, fax and provide other related services.
“Rejuvenate” the Waiting Area Space Requirements: • Flexible and controllable • Soft definition of zones
Matching Recurring Patients with Preferred Nurses Database to store which patients have had which nurses Rating system for nurses Returning patients will be placed in the available room which has a positively rated nurse More effective over time
WebCams btw Patient and Family • Web camera technology • Used for isolation, ICU and procedures using local anesthesia where family is not allowed in room • Kiosks in waiting room and option to have one at home
PEDIATRIC CHRONIC DISEASES 1) SICKEL CELL DISEASE • Vaccinations Pnuemo, Hep B, HI • Folic Acid + Penecillin V • Vasoocclusive crisis record 2) ASTHMA • Current Medication • Last Attack • PFT’S ABG’S 3)TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS • Insulin Dose • Diet • Exercise