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.
Designers who can incorporate distractions into pediatric healthcare facilities can help children and families successfully navigate healthcare journeys.
Poor IAQ can be deadly in healthcare facilities, so maintaining proper air conditioning and filter systems is key in controlling the spread of infection.