JRS HC Brochure 2019

HEALTHCARE

CLIENT New York Methodist Hospital

PROJECT Interior. Laboratories

LOCATION Brooklyn, New York

AREA 15,000 Sq Ft

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In assessing their allocation and utilization of space, New York Methodist Hospital underwent a process to determine which laboratories could be relocated thereby taking advantage of various operational synergies and efficiencies such as improved workflow. The scope also included ensuring the laboratories were current with the new codes. JRS worked with the Hospital on this initiative that strategically relocated and upgraded a series of laboratories, ultimately not only on the same floor but also adjacent to each other. Subsequently, JRS designed the new laboratories that spanned about 15,000 square feet in total. Those slated for this effort included the Histology Lab, Cytogenetics Lab, Culture Lab, Cobalamin / DNA Lab and Cobalamin / Bio- Chemistry Labs. A decontamination area was also designed for the Cobalamin Lab and Cytogenetics Lab.

As part of this design work, the JRS team was asked to consider future construction and expansion needs of the hospital. Therefore, a much closer examination of the infrastructure occurred which resulted in additional project scope to account for these desired upgrades. The JRS Team worked closely with the Doctors and Managers of the impacted laboratories to ensure program needs were met and labs were designed in an efficient manner. Given that the construction occurred in an operating facility, special consideration was paid to safety, noise, dust and general contamination during the build out. The Project Team also redesigned / repurposed the existing lab spaces to resolve ongoing space needs for the hospital. This retrofit accommodated additional laboratory space, laboratory storage, private offices and a technician break area.

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