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