Abandoned Air Force base redesigned as rehabilitation center

Area of Science:

• Healthcare facility design
• Hospital infrastructure

Background:

• Scattered hospital services can impede efficient patient care and accessibility.
• Outdated facilities may not meet modern standards for patient-centered design.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the consolidation of hospital services through renovation and new construction.
• To evaluate the implementation of a barrier-free design in a healthcare setting.

Main Methods:

• Renovation of an existing three-story hospital building.
• Construction of new single-story attached units.
• Integration of barrier-free design principles throughout the consolidated facility.

Main Results:

• Consolidation of previously dispersed medical and administrative services.
• Establishment of a fully barrier-free environment enhancing patient and staff mobility.
• Improved operational efficiency due to centralized services.

Conclusions:

• Hospital renovation and new construction effectively consolidated services.
• The barrier-free design significantly improved patient accessibility and experience.
• Integrated facility design is crucial for modern healthcare delivery.