Renown confident that difference will be found in details
(NCET is offering a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Renown Tower on Friday, Nov 2 at 5:30. More info here.)
Details, details.
That’s what Renown Health officials hope will set their
10-story Tahoe Tower apart from other hospitals when the newest addition to Renown Regional Medical Center opens this week.
Some are obvious, given the high levels of cleanliness a hospital requires.
Other details are more subtle, aimed at patient comfort. Renown went so far as to build a mock hospital room and have staffers go through and post sticky-notes to suggest improvements.
A common thread is efficiency. Renown officials use the phrase “hospital within a hospital” to describe the Tahoe Tower’s layout designed to speed up treatment and eliminate long distances.
The public will get a chance to inspect Renown’s Tahoe Tower on Wednesday, Senior Day, and next Sunday, Community Day, before patients begin filling rooms starting Nov. 12.
Some details to notice:
Admissions. Nothing clinical here; you’ll feel like you’re checking into an upscale hotel.
“Healing arts” is the message: Sculptures and other local artwork, aquariums, fountains, abundant natural sunlight, live plants and other soothing amenities adorn the entry corridor.
“It’s been shown that art helps with health care,” said Newton Chase, director of facilities.
Surgery. A total of 33 pre-surgery rooms await with extra privacy curtains and seating for family/friends.
In this age of resistant germs, six rooms are “negative pressure,” where air flows in continuously as an infection control measure.
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