into old spaces costs almost as much as building new," points out Dr.
Rose.
The pavilion's design incorporates plenty of natural light, which ben-
efits patients and staff, and a more direct pathway from pre-op to
PACU. Patients were sent home on the day of surgery in the hospital's
old surgical space, but they had to be moved numerous times and
across several floors before being discharged by nurses who had not
previously been involved in their care. Now, nurses who greet patients
in pre-op have the satisfaction of caring for them again in recovery.
Toni Acello, MSN, RN, Bryn Mawr's director of perioperative servic-
es, says her team is enjoying working with new technologies designed
to enhance patient safety and clinical efficiencies. She also appreci-
ates that the new ORs are outfitted with integrated communication
technology and booms that limit the number of cords and wires that
stretch as tripping hazards across the floor. Staff-tracking badges help
her managers shift clinical team members to where they're needed
most.
"When we stepped into the pavilion, we immediately realized how
much of a difference it will make in our day-to-day," says Dr. Rose.
"There was an initial euphoria when staff began working in the new
space, but their ultimate satisfaction can't be based on bricks and
mortar alone. The design and technologies help our team work
together to improve patient care. That's ultimately what matters
most."
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