Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Inc.

Patient Experience Simulation Lab

Here's what you can expect if you attend a NICU Simulation Lab Session.

Designers:

1.  Overview of the project’s development
   1. Design competition
   2. Design guidelines
2. Overview of the evidence that influenced the design decisions
3. Simulation of activities that occur inside the NICU and discussion of the impact of the design to facilitate the function of the space
4. Family advisors present their concerns and needs for the NICU environment.   
5. Nurses present their concerns and needs for the NICU environment.                         
6. Attendees provide feedback and pose questions to the presentation team.

Hospital Participants:

1. Description of the project’s development
   1. Design competition
   2. Design guidelines
2. Overview of the evidence that influenced the design decisions
3. Review of each design component in the room and the rationale the decision
4. Hospitals discuss their specific interest, questions, current concerns as it relates to the NICU and the team addresses them as they relate to the NICU mock-up. 
5. Lessons learned/feedback

The NICU Patient Experience Simulation Lab

is located at:    

Nexxspan Healthcare, LLC

270 Scientific Dr. #14

Norcross, GA 30092

To schedule a tour, please call (678) 578-7800

or complete the form below.