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.
The NYC Health + Hospitals system has launched a 104-bed Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit at Bellevue Hospital, offering specialized care for detainees with serious medical conditions.
By adopting collaborative delivery, leveraging institutional knowledge and rethinking implementation, managers can reshape the design of these vital facilities.