Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Dutch-inspired rehab gym highlighted in the 'Last Detail' feature of Health Facilities Management magazine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Dutch-inspired pediatric rehabilitation gym was highlighted in the "Last Detail" feature of Health Facilities Management magazine.
Based on a concept called Snoezelen — a combination of the Dutch words snuffelen (explore) and doezelen (relax) — the space includes interactive bubble tubes, a sound-activated panel, projector lights, fiber-optic cables, music and a large tactile panel.
May 16, 2014
Topic Area: Interior Design
The Hidden Risks of QAC Disinfectants in Healthcare FacilitiesQuaternary ammonium compounds are a popular disinfectant choice, but they may be causing more harm than good. A review outlines the problems with QACs and offers a solution.
Sprinkler Compliance: Navigating Code Mandates, Renovation Triggers and Patient SafetyAs CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.
Baptist Health Acquires South Arkansas Regional HospitalNow operating as Baptist Health Medical Center-El Dorado, the 151-bed facility is the 13th hospital in the Baptist Health system.
Wider View: Planning LED Upgrades Across a Healthcare PortfolioUpgrade planning has to start with a systemwide, portfolio approach rather than a site-by-site mindset.
Cone Health Plans Hospital in Forsyth County of North CarolinaThe 198,593 square-foot facility will be in southeast Forsyth County.