the radial lounge from concept to reality dr rod stables the liverpool heart and chest hospital

The Radial Lounge

From Concept to Reality

Dr Rod Stables

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Annual Conference Manchester Central, 2 – 4 June 2014

The Radial Lounge – From Concept to Reality

Dr R H Stables

Conflicts of Interest: None

WANTED: A Radical Change

• Restrict to bed space

• Hospital gown

• Nil by mouth

• Shave groin area

• Wheeled to cath lab

• Bed or chair

• Enforced bed rest post

• Slow mobilisation

Inspiration from OLVG Amsterdam

The Lounge Model

• A comfortable relaxing environment -

• Without a clinical or hospital feel

• Maintains patient safety

• Ensures privacy and dignity

• That enhances -

• The patient journey

• Sense of wellbeing

Operation of the Lounge

• Quiet, calm

• Relaxing décor

• Comfortable furnishings

• Own clothes – no gowns

• No mobility restriction

• TV and internet access

• Food & drink

• No clinical interaction

The Pilot Project - Day Room Conversion

Space for Five Patients

A Comfortable Environment

Television and Internet Access

Modest Facilities Low Cost Fast Delivery

Extending the Concept

• Creation of a ‘special’ new clinical area

• Co-location cath labs and new Tx rooms

• Application to all cardiology day care

• Integration of contiguous areas

• Similar feel and facilities

• Patient journey - freedom and flexibility

• Development of the patient suit

• Extension to ACS transfers - true day care

Demolish the Old

Sculpt the New

Invest in IT and Communications

Bespoke Facilities

Non-Clinical Feel: Curves and Lines

Feature Lighting in Treatment Rooms

Reception

The Atrium

The Lounge

Beverage Bar

The Family Table

Massage Chair Zone - Mood Lighting

Computer Workstations Back

Questions and Discussion