Patient Room 2020 was a collaborative design endeavor that was initially developed by a non-profit organization called NXT Health who specializes in innovation within the healthcare industry.
The concept was developed by NXT Health and Clemson University Healthcare and Architecture Graduate program. The idea was to take into consideration the issues that were present in current healthcare environments to help better patient experience.
The focus was mainly on these elements:
"Humanize the healthcare experience by promoting personal customization, control and comfort for patients, family and staff.
Restore health by promoting therapeutic outcomes through the prevention of adverse events such as patient falls, hospital acquired infections, and medication errors. Also creating a safe and healthy work environment for staff.
Streamline operational processes and work patterns in order to improve efficiency, limit the ability for mistakes to occur, and increase staff time for direct patient care.
Empower individuals through improvements in collaboration between staff, patients and families by provideding on-demand access to information and resources, which can increase patient advocacy and participation in the care and delivery process.
Adapt the physical environment to compliment varied user preferences, as well as streamline the design and construction phase of a hospital project for healthcare systems through the utilization of customizable and environmentally sustainable pre-fab technologies."
(NXT Health, 2009)
Features include cornerless walls to minimize the likelihood of germ and bacterial growth, a shock-absorbent floor to cushion potential patient falls, as well as integrated lighting, controls and technology to allow patients full comfort and seamless interaction with care staff.
The prototype is on display until 2016 and can be by appointment only at the Dupont Corian Design Studio.
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