When a medical center partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on an operating room simulation center, the team replaced traditional walls and ceilings with movable pieces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
When Cedars-Sinai Medical Center partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) on a simulation center to study trauma care workflow and procedures, the team replaced traditional walls and ceilings with movable pieces that could flex and adapt to various needs, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Research teams can change the proportion of the room and move or remove walls to help visualize design preferences.
As CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.
Research and education are intentionally embedded in the hospital’s design, with dedicated spaces for scientific collaboration, clinical investigation and training.
The completed tenant improvement includes approximately 100,000 square feet of improved space across two buildings and represents an investment of $65 million.