Illinois healthcare facility designed with patient satisfaction in mind

Clinician input part of new hospital design

The new $233 million, 360,000-square-foot Centegra Hospital-Huntley (Ill.) was designed with patient satisfaction in mind and with input from physician nurses, according to an article on the Health Facility Management website.

The 128-bed facility will have all private rooms and make outdoor light a priority.

The hospital will offer a 20-bed family birth center with spacious bathrooms, spa-like amenities and comfortable in-room furniture.

Each time a new baby is born, Brahms’ lullaby will play softly throughout the hospital.

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August 8, 2016

Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities

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