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EDAC Advocate Firm Project
January 2022 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

ARCH Design's objective was to support an enhanced patient experience by developing a localized artwork program representing the region's culturally diverse population, creating comfort and connection through relevant and familiar imagery. Evidence-based design guided the artwork selections by focusing on how it would impact both patients and caregivers.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
January 2022 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

There were key goals addressed to guide the design excellence parameters: to promote recovery and transition; to foster connection and connectivity with people and their surroundings; to create a healing environment; to enhance the staff and patient experience; to enhance co-mingling (of staff, patients, visitors and community); and to reduce stigma.  

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
January 2022 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

Located within a large senior living community, the following goals of the outpatient facility were tantamount:

Reduce patient falls Reduce patient stress Increase patient satisfaction Increase staff satisfaction
EDAC Advocate Firm Project
July 2021 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

This evaluation assessed two main clinic module designs—separate versus shared corridors—in the Advocate Aurora Health system. The goal was to identify and assess pros and cons of each module type from the user perspective to help inform and optimize the system’s future ambulatory program and facilities.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
July 2021 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

To transform a traditional episodic outpatient care model into a team-based integrated setting, while enhancing the operational bottom-line and patient care delivery.

 

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
July 2021 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal of the project was to provide a patient-centered environment that is environmentally appropriate for the care of fragile newborns and women in a challenging northern climate.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
July 2021 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

To drive a paradigm shift that promotes health and vitality of community over treatment of illness – creating sustainable wellness.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
July 2021 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

Mohawk Valley Health System aims to improve care delivery in central New York through consolidation of two inpatient facilities into a single campus. The new 660,000 square foot, 9-story hospital will make healthcare available to three counties, improve patient experiences, and enhance operational efficiency.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
July 2021 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal of this project was to truly design purposeful, relevant, sustainable and beautiful environments for all people living with mental illness. Given that 68% of those with a mental health disorder have one or more medical issues and 29% of adults with a chronic medical condition have a comorbid mental health disorder, it is time to develop a new patient room type that allows these patients to have their needs met.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
July 2021 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

To create a warm welcoming, familiar, calming wellness setting with appropriate sensory experiences to help relieve anxiety of young patients. Guiding principles were developed to achieve the client's desired nurturing and healing environment.