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HEALTHCARE REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN & FACILITY PLANNING

Memorial Urgent Care Hollywood

Dynamic changes in healthcare treatment are leading
to a new generation of healthcare medical buildings for
the public.
Insurance requirements and medical advances which
lessen and even discourage the need for in-hospital
treatment has created the necessity for urgent care
medical treatment facilities dispersed throughout the
community. The buildings are technologically sophis-
ticated, offer non-emergency room care to the public in
need, and are part of larger healthcare systems which
provide confidence that the treatment received is cut-
ting edge and appropriate.
The new Memorial Urgent Care facility in
BY CHARLES Hollywood is located on an outparcel in a shopping
MICHELSON, AIA, center on the corner of Sheridan Street and Federal Efficient treatment areas are clustered around a central nurse station which pro-
ACHA, LEED AP Highway. The design needed to be easily identifiable vides excellent patient visibility and short travel distances across by staff. X-ray and
for the public so it would not be lost in the row of pharmacy rooms add additional medical services for the public. The design evokes
shopping center occupants. The architecture was similar work relationships and patterns to an ER, but, as an urgent care, treats less
designed as modern with glass to the north entry facade. The modern design conveys complicated, less critical patient medical needs.
a sense of confidence through openness, and of clean contemporary medical treat- The selection of interior finishes were designed with cleanliness and infection con-
ment within. trol in mind. Ceramic tiles are easily cleaned and similarly, all finishes are selected to
A vestibule, needed for keeping the interior clean, becomes a focal point design ele- not only look good, but to be easily cleaned from possible contaminants. It has been
ment for the public. Since Urgent Cares are sought out under stressful conditions, a documented that good design improves patient outcomes, promotes staff satisfaction
clearly defined entrance is an important consideration. The exterior materials include and increases operational efficiency. Good design instills confidence.
a combination of ceramic tile, metal panels and stucco details to show a sense of propor- This urgent care facility is a welcome addition to provide medical treatment for the
tion and clarify the entry location through a design tower. people of East Hollywood.
As soon as you walk into the facility, the public can sense this is a patient-friendly envi-
ronment. The waiting area provides openness and visibility of the public by staff. A com- For more information on Saltz Michelson Architects, visit www.saltzmichelson.com.
puter station kiosk ties to the medical records of the Memorial healthcare system.

Bethesda Hospital East Reiterates

Commitment to Patient Comfort

with Purchase of 276,

State-of-the-art Patient Beds

Bethesda Hospital East, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, has purchased 276 beds to provide greater
comfort to patients. The new beds promote safety, reduce the possibility of falls and help to prevent pres-
sure ulcers. Bethesda has purchased a full complement of 234 Medical Surgical Beds, 26 Critical Care Beds,
13 Labor and Delivery Beds and 3 Bariatric beds – all manufactured by Stryker Medical. To promote patient
safety, the beds come with the iBed awareness system that ensures the right technology is in place to pre-
vent falls. This technology includes a green light at the end of the patient’s bed that indicates whether the
side rails are placed in the up position. In addition, they are equipped with a system that tracks the patient’s
position and alerts caregivers if the patient is at risk of falling. In addition, the beds are made to reduce
pressure ulcers. The mattresses come with an open gel column that allows air to flow freely throughout the (l-r) Dr. Daniel Goldman, CMO / VP Medical Affairs; Ela C. Lena,
surface without obstruction. This air flow assists in managing the microclimate, heat and humidity, of the COO and VP Operations; Jeff Lepior, Stryker representative,
patient’s skin. and Roger L. Kirk, CEO.

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