Regular meetings were held to ensure RUMC’s quality relationship with the surrounding community remained intact and that the new facility would add value to the location, be appealing and welcoming and aesthetically beneficial, and also avoid blocking the already limited views for residents of the Near West Side neighborhood.Ĭampus-wide transportation improvements include pedestrian friendly walkways, Pace van drop-off and pick-up lanes, vehicular turning, exiting and speed ramp lanes into the parking garage along with a Type 2 ambulance accommodation at the off-stage radiation oncology entrance. These criteria were applied in a decision matrix to inform all major planning and design decisions.Ĭommunity engagement and improvement was a critical aspect of the planning and design phase. Key criteria associated with these core strategies were enhancing innovation, employee engagement, technology integration, adaptability and flexibility, future proofing, cost reduction, and time to market. Goals for Success and Community Improvementįour pillars of success were established at the visioning charrette: people, growth and reach, quality and safety, and financial strength. These systems are certified after construction to verify no leakage occurs. Simulation and preparation capabilities include a hot lab with special purpose measuring equipment. MRI, CT scanners, and a positron emission tomography scanner used for nuclear medicine diagnostics are also in lead-lined enclosures with various shielding thicknesses as prescribed by the physicist. Linear accelerators that use external beam radiation to deliver high-energy x-rays and electrons to tumor locations are housed in vaults constructed of high-strength concrete and lead blocks. Safety and security were paramount during the planning and design process so pedestrian flow and intake includes designated queuing and sub-waiting areas, greeter stations at all clinic modules, and key card access at all entrances into every patient access point.Ĭonstructed to seek LEED v2009 certification with a goal of Gold, this sustainably designed healthcare facility satisfies all energy mandates, materials, recycling, environmental, and atmospheric necessities, including surface bioswales and underground water retention.ĭesigned for resiliency, redundant mechanical systems with ionizing filtration capability, negative pressure controls and airlocks are integrated into the facility along with reliable power and uninterruptible power supply back-up to all critical technology systems. Smart technology begins at the entrance into the new destination cancer and neurosciences facility where the real-time tracking system supports patients and visitors as they navigate through temperature sensors for COVID-19 screening, to guest relations and finally check-in and check-out. Robust Technology Integrated With Safety and Resiliency
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