Jul 6, 2011 12:10 PM
Is a hospital room by any other name still a hospital room?
What if that room were chock full of special touches—a private entrance so no hallway passersby could peek in; the tangle of medical equipment out of sight; a serene beach scene lightbox adorning the exam light above the bed; a comfortable recliner for visiting guests and a computer workstation with internet connections and a printer to help them keep up with work while an ill loved one catches some Zs—all outfitted in a soft palette of earthy tones with plush towels and bedding designed to soothe the soul?
The supporters of Lucia’s Room at Southampton Hospital hope it is much more.
Expected to open to its first patient in late September, Lucia’s Room is intended to provide a more hospitable experience... more
What if that room were chock full of special touches—a private entrance so no hallway passersby could peek in; the tangle of medical equipment out of sight; a serene beach scene lightbox adorning the exam light above the bed; a comfortable recliner for visiting guests and a computer workstation with internet connections and a printer to help them keep up with work while an ill loved one catches some Zs—all outfitted in a soft palette of earthy tones with plush towels and bedding designed to soothe the soul?
The supporters of Lucia’s Room at Southampton Hospital hope it is much more.
Expected to open to its first patient in late September, Lucia’s Room is intended to provide a more hospitable experience... more
