InpatIent pavIlIonlakeland HealtHcare

St. JoSeph, Michigan

this new 140-bed patient tower uses evidence-based design and

community-inspired design to create a healing facility focused on

supporting Lakeland healthcare goals.

a unique series of visioning sessions inspired the design parameters for

the project from its infancy. a diverse group of 60-80 residents, project

stakeholders and local service club members were brought together

to collaboratively determine what was of most importance to the

community. the prominent river, dunes, orchard and vineyard themes

found throughout the building evolved from the desire to integrate with

the natural environment surrounding Lakeland healthcare.

continuing the collaborative approach through the entire design and

construction process, a full-scale mock patient room was created

and toured by over 2,000 people for testing and refinement prior to

construction. Feedback was vital to driving the final patient rooms

seen today in the inpatient pavilion, including the pinwheel layout of

the nursing unit to maximize vistas of the surrounding Lake Michigan

landscape.

the new inpatient pavilion has been designated as a pebble project by

the Center for Health Design. Pebble projects are facilities specifically

designed to improve the quality of patient care, attract more patients,

improve staff retention and enhance operational efficiency and

productivity through its design.

community-inspired design

"as a result of the community's visioning sessions, the design team really hit a home run. the unique

approach to design through the community's involvement has proven to truly capture what is

most relevant to us."Joe Wasserman

presIdent and ceo, lakeland HealtHcare

Materials and artwork were selected based upon connection with the Berrien county

community and sense of familiarity.

Water is integral to life in Berrien county. inspiration was drawn from St. Joseph

harbor to carry nautical elements into the design.

1 exterior canopy and patient tower 2 parking garage connector 3 elevator lobby with liquid pathway

4 nurse station and family areas 5 interior courtyard 6 healing landscape

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the 140-bed inpatient pavilion uses evidence-based design focused on

supporting Lakeland healthcare goals. through in-depth exploration of

the facility, its operations, user satisfaction and research – 77 evidence-

based design metrics were applied to determine scope, site, patient

room and patient unit configuration.

Measurable improvements in the nursing units were later documented

in post-occupancy studies. the results focus on impact on functionality,

patient-centered care, healing environment and cultural responsiveness

to surroundings.

improving outcomes with design

21%57%4%100%

patient falls reduced by

patient transfers redcued by

patient satisfaction with room increased by

percentage of private acuity adaptable rooms

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