VA & Planetree Design Principles
Transcript of VA & Planetree Design Principles
VA & Planetree Design Principles
Practical Examples
from VISN 11
October 1, 2012
Introductions
• Robbert Sharrow, AIA, ACHA, EDAC • Michael Durand, PE, LEED AP • Albert Kahn Family of Companies
• www.albertkahn.com/patientcentereddesign
Overview • Framework
• VA, Planetree, & VISN 11 • Guiding Principles
• Practical Applications • Aesthetic Environment • Human Contact • Empowerment & Control
• Opportunities for You
VA & Planetree
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
• Aesthetic Environment • Create aesthetic environment,
especially elements of nature
• Human Contact • Foster human contact, continuity
of care, family involvement
• Empowerment • Provide empowerment, human
dignity & control
Guiding Principles
Angelica Thieriot Founder of Planetree
Guiding Principles • Aesthetic Environment
• Create aesthetic environment, especially elements of nature
• Human Contact • Foster human contact, continuity
of care, family involvement
• Empowerment • Provide empowerment, human
dignity & control
Aesthetic Environment • Influence of the Physical Environment
• Comforting to the senses • Enhance life’s journey • Focus on Veterans, caregivers & visitors
Aesthetic Environment • Practical Applications
• Décor standards • Concentrate on public areas • Views & access to nature • Wayfinding • Invisible architecture
Aesthetic Environment • Practical Applications
• Décor standards • Color uniformity • Natural palette of materials
Aesthetic Environment • Practical Applications
• Concentrate on public areas • First impressions • Entrances to site & building • Corridors, elevators & stairs • Gathering spaces
Practical Applications • B-7 Mental Health Clinic Renovations Battle Creek VAMC
Practical Applications • B-7 Mental Health Clinic Renovations Battle Creek VAMC
Practical Applications • Cafeteria Renovations Ann Arbor VAMC
Practical Applications • Cafeteria Renovations Ann Arbor VAMC
Aesthetic Environment • Practical Applications
• Views & access to nature • Authentic & simulated
Aesthetic Environment • Practical Applications
• Wayfinding • Signage • Visual identifiers
• Displays • Artwork
• Cleanliness
Aesthetic Environment • Practical Applications
• Invisible architecture • Engage the senses
Noise Control Ideas • Reduce noise levels • Cancel noise • Eliminate source of noise • Review policies & procedures • Track & measure
Guiding Principles • Aesthetic Environment
• Create aesthetic environment, especially elements of nature
• Human Contact • Foster human contact, continuity of care,
family involvement
• Empowerment • Provide empowerment, human dignity &
control
Human Contact Practical Ideas • Create destinations • Visitor policies • Sleeper sofas in
Veteran rooms • Stools for caregivers • Folding chairs • Group seating
Practical Applications • Waiting Room Renovations Ann Arbor VAMC
Practical Applications • Waiting Room Renovations Ann Arbor VAMC
Practical Applications • Public Gathering Space Aleda E. Lutz VAMC
Guiding Principles • Aesthetic Environment
• Create aesthetic environment, especially elements of nature
• Human Contact • Foster human contact, continuity
of care, family involvement
• Empowerment • Provide empowerment, human
dignity & control
Empowerment Practical Ideas • Education/Choice • Control of Environment • Personalize • Technology
Opportunities for You • Start Small • Brainstorm Ideas
• Facility Assessment, Patient Mapping, First Impressions
• Communicate with Key Personnel • Planetree Coordinator, Contracting
Officers, Interior Designers, End Users
• Advocate, Teach, Inspire
Open Discussion / Q&A
http://www.albertkahn.com/patientcentereddesign.cfm