The new 45 cubicle Intensive Care Unit
was opened by the Minister of Health, Mr Daniel Andrews
on 19th November 2008.
The innovative design of the new Intensive
Care Unit involves
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Evidence-based design
principles incorporating World's best-practice. These
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Human behaviour |
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Staff & patient
well-being |
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Indoor environment
quality |
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Patient
safety
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Some of the innovations
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Roof-lanterns which
will provide natural light to all beds |
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I-glass which in
its normal form is clear and transparent but when
an electric current is passed through it, becomes
opaque. In this way we can maintain an open and
light environment and still provide privacy to
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100% fresh air.
There will be no recirculation of air in the new
ICU. This will help prevent 'sick building syndrome'.
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The new ICU has featured in an article entitled "Grand Designs" in the prestigious UK Architecture
journal "World Health Design" Link for Featured Article
And in a further feature in an Australian Architectural journal: "Architecture & Design" Link for Featured Article
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The Alfred top View for the new Intensive
Care Unit
The Alfred Side View for the new
Intensive Care Unit
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The New ICU will
have 45 cubicles including 4 isolation cubicles.
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National NECA Award of excellence for Alfred Hospital ICU development
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Health ICT - Feature: Intensive Care High Performance Management
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