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Patricia Malick speaks at Philadelphia Pebble Colloquium KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Patricia Malick, AAHID, EDAC, a Founding Principal and Practice Area Leader with Array Healthcare Facilities Solutions, spoke recently at the Pebble Colloquium in Philadelphia. Pat co-presented with Jonathan M. Fanaroff, M.D., J.D. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Associate Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Associate Director, Rainbow Center for Pediatric Ethics, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital / UH Case Medical Center. In late Spring, healthcare design leaders from across the country met in Philadelphia for a three-day conference hosted by Paoli Hospital. Paoli Hospital is among the 118 active and “alumni” participants in the Pebble Project, a joint research effort between The Center for Health Design, and selected healthcare providers. Pebble Partners are a community of progressive healthcare organizations and professionals who are committed to applying an evidence-based design process to create healing environments that improve quality of care, promote safety and health, and increase operational efficiency. Pat and Dr. Fanaroff collaborated on the Quentin & Elisabeth Alexander NICU, a Pebble Partner project at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat developed the Interior Design and wayfinding for Rainbow’s 38-private room NICU. The NICU at Rainbow is ranked second in the nation for neonatal care by US News and World Report. To promote a soothing, hopeful experience for all families, the NICU team was enthusiastic about developing a themed environment that would incorporate whimsical elements and promote a safe, comforting experience. The Unit is segmented into four pods to lessen the large-scale impact the Unit may have on visitors. The flower, sunshine, raindrop and butterfly themes reflect the nature elements which inspired these spaces. Plant materials such as actual flowers and grasses can be seen embedded into decorative glass throughout, while graphic nature icons are used for wayfinding, embedded alongside the 'ribbon of water' flooring feature, guiding you throughout the unit. The staff work areas are open and plentiful, allowing collaboration as well as encouraging parents to approach their child’s caregivers. There are numerous amenities for visiting families such as a central lounge area and smaller respite areas throughout the pods that make it easier for new parents to become acclimated to caring for their newborns. This NICU recently won international interior design recognition, as it received the Design & Health International Academy’s 2010 International Interior Design High Commendation. This project was also awarded a Bronze Citation in the 2010 American School & University Educational Interiors Showcase. This is a premier competition recognizing education design excellence. Teamed with Parkin Architects, Limited, this project was completed in May 2009. About Array Array Healthcare Facilities Solutions is a planning, architecture and interior design firm dedicated exclusively to healthcare design. With more than 70 employees and offices in King of Prussia, PA; Boca Raton, FL; Beachwood, OH; and, New York, NY; Array is nationally recognized for its ability to create healing environments that contribute to patient comfort and positive outcomes. Visit www.arrayhfs.com and follow ArrayHFS on Twitter.
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