Intensive Care Patient Room

Intensive Care Unit Patient Room

In the intensive care unit (ICU) patient room of our 70-bed cancer hospital, we’ve incorporated design elements that promote safety for both patients and staff. The natural rubber flooring is comfortable for staff, attenuates noise (a known stressor in the hospital environment), and reduces toxicity and maintenance through the elimination of waxing. Ceiling-mounted patient lifts reduce the potential for staff injuries during transfers, while ceiling-mounted equipment booms maximize room configuration options to suit varying patient or care team demands.

Room Map

Specialty Care

Our ICU patient rooms are equipped with a dialysis connection, an in-room charting location from the boom mount, and a sliding glass door for ease of access and visibility. In the event that a larger opening is needed at the entrance of the ICU patient room, the sliding glass door contains a breakaway function.

Family Area

Comfortable furniture is located at the patient’s bedside in the ICU patient room, as well as in a dedicated family alcove. The furniture in this dedicated family area is flexible, in order to accommodate overnight stays. In addition, lockable storage and a wireless Internet connection are available in each room.

Room Details

A hand-washing sink is located just upon entrance to the ICU patient room to encourage use. We have also incorporated rubber flooring into every ICU patient room for staff comfort and sound attenuation. This flooring is also specifically chosen for its reduced maintenance, as no waxing is required. With smooth surfaces for easy cleaning, coved flooring and minimal ledges, the ICU patient room as a whole is designed for optimal infection control.

Boom Mount

An optimized boom mount is installed in every ICU patient room to maximize room configuration options. Our ceiling-mounted equipment booms reduce the amount of equipment on the floor and increase room flexibility—therefore accommodating a wide range of clinical specialties, levels of acuity, and patient preferences.

Patient Considerations

In moments of respite, a patient TV is available from the boom mount secured to the ICU patient room ceiling. Double window shades offer filtered light or a total blackout, depending on each patient’s specific needs or preferences.

Staff Area

The staff work area is contained within the ICU patient room, allowing for flexible, patient-driven working configurations at the patient’s bedside. A charting zone is located immediately outside the room, with direct sight lines to two patients. This zone features room enough for two staff members charting at the same time, as well as a ”med mailbox” for direct pharmacy dispensing.