The RAAPM area was remodeled into a very tight existing space built new five years prior. Two bays are larger and especially useful for inpatient beds, while four are smaller for outpatient stretchers. Space was at a premium in the new area, yet the function of the space follows well its design.
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The bays in the WFU RAAPM area have two open sides. The inner open side makes the bay accessible to clinicians and regional anesthesia equipment while the exterior side is accessible for the entry and exit of stretchers, patients and their families.
ICU-type doors with interior curtains afford privacy on the exterior side, while curtains and wall, designed to prevent bay-to-bay patient line of sight, do the same in the inner side. Also for privacy and access, patient stretcher face head-out in all six bays. For visitor comfort and convenience a small sitting area is located outside the doors to each bay. The square opening in the wall seen in the photo allows for pass-through of items and communication between providers.
Procedural items in each bay consist of a procedure stand and stool, regional cart, sharps container, trash can, and fold down, flush-mount work surface. Wall-mounted glove holders, pocket holders, and hand sanitizer dispensers are present. A call-light system is ceiling-mounted inside and outside each RAAPM bay and provides information about patient status in the area.
Equipment in each bay consists of a large radio controlled wall clock, two wall-mounted computers for the John Galt Regional AIMS application, a ceiling speaker and patient headphone jack connected to CD and internet radio, and a Datex monitor on extra-long extension arms to allow monitoring cables to drop next to the patient’s shoulder. This layout allows for movement around the stretcher or bed on all four sides.
