The Radial Lounge

From Concept to Reality

Dr Rod Stables

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Annual Conference Manchester Central, 2 – 4 June 2014

The Radial Lounge – From Concept to Reality

Dr R H Stables

Conflicts of Interest: None

WANTED: A Radical Change

• Restrict to bed space

• Hospital gown

• Nil by mouth

• Shave groin area

• Wheeled to cath lab

• Bed or chair

• Enforced bed rest post

• Slow mobilisation

Inspiration from OLVG Amsterdam

The Lounge Model

• A comfortable relaxing environment -

• Without a clinical or hospital feel

• Maintains patient safety

• Ensures privacy and dignity

• That enhances -

• The patient journey

• Sense of wellbeing

Operation of the Lounge

• Quiet, calm

• Relaxing décor

• Comfortable furnishings

• Own clothes – no gowns

• No mobility restriction

• TV and internet access

• Food & drink

• No clinical interaction

The Pilot Project - Day Room Conversion

Space for Five Patients

A Comfortable Environment

Television and Internet Access

Modest Facilities Low Cost Fast Delivery

Extending the Concept

• Creation of a ‘special’ new clinical area

• Co-location cath labs and new Tx rooms

• Application to all cardiology day care

• Integration of contiguous areas

• Similar feel and facilities

• Patient journey - freedom and flexibility

• Development of the patient suit

• Extension to ACS transfers - true day care

Demolish the Old

Sculpt the New

Invest in IT and Communications

Bespoke Facilities

Non-Clinical Feel: Curves and Lines

Feature Lighting in Treatment Rooms

Reception

The Atrium

The Lounge

Beverage Bar

The Family Table

Massage Chair Zone - Mood Lighting

Computer Workstations Back

Questions and Discussion