Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Dutch-inspired rehab gym highlighted in the 'Last Detail' feature of Health Facilities Management magazine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Dutch-inspired pediatric rehabilitation gym was highlighted in the "Last Detail" feature of Health Facilities Management magazine.
Based on a concept called Snoezelen — a combination of the Dutch words snuffelen (explore) and doezelen (relax) — the space includes interactive bubble tubes, a sound-activated panel, projector lights, fiber-optic cables, music and a large tactile panel.
Containment becomes achievable, sustainable and far more effective for facilities that follow the same precautions, disinfectant standards and equipment rules.
The program was established to help rural hospitals maintain local access to care by providing additional flexibility through a cost-based Medicare reimbursement model.
Ronald McDonald House Atlanta balances the familiarity of home with the demands of a high-use facility serving families of children receiving medical care.