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Page 22 — Health Care Properties Quarterly — July 2018 www.crej.com beginning without the assumption that every baby will grow into a chubby cheeked cherub perfect for an Anne Geddes portrait. In pedi- atric medicine, on the other hand, playful ageless art is the goal. Pedi- atric patients range from birth to 18 years old, so we need to select playful, fun art that can appeal to young and older children alike. Baby animals are a favorite that can tran- scend age. Art packages should include variety of size, media, styles and shapes. The art can be lit from above or behind; it can include movement or remain fixed. In health care spac- es, art needs to be sanitized regular- ly along with furniture and finishes. Art should engage the patient or vis- itor, distract them from the troubles of today, and bring joy or hope along the path to healing. As you plan your next building project, consider the role art can play in connecting your new facility with the community and support- ing the well being of patients and visitors. Art can be more impactful when you plan ahead. ▲ Parsons Continued from Page 12 can enter a hospital and confidently walk pretty much anywhere without being questioned. But this new system will identify me and track my move- ment. And it will also identify a patient’s guests. Each patient will be asked to provide the names and phone num- bers of potential visitors, who will receive a text message asking them to download the convenient hospital app that offers a map to the patient’s room and ensures immediate access to the hospital’sWi-Fi when they arrive. For the hospital, the bonus is another layer of security as visitors are tracked dur- ing their stay. As a real-time location and asset management tracking tool, the new system will support health care facili- ties on many levels. It can determine how equipment is used, where it has been and where it is currently located. If equipment misses a stop in a clean room for sanitizing before moving from one patient’s rooms to another, staff will be alerted. Patients acciden- tally discharged with equipment – pos- sibly a heart monitor or other device – still attached to their body, will be identified and located before depar- ture. For management, the system also provides other benefits.When a capital request is made for more equipment, the system can generate an assess- ment of the percentage of current equipment use. Re-allocation rather than purchase may be what is needed. The use of these four innovations, with more to come, clearly demon- strate the intention of health care providers to efficiently deliver medical care and wellness with a patient-cen- tric, security-oriented focus using the latest technologies. ▲ Sinclair Continued from Page 13 operating costs.The goal is always to develop systems that balance long-term returns on investment with reasonable first costs.When we work with clients to develop institutional guidelines, we encourage them to select materials, fin- ishes, signage and furnishing selections that are timeless and easily maintained – something that has a direct impact on the bottom line. Design. Last but certainly not least, the design of a health care facility must represent the ethos of the organization. It should respond to adjacent surround- ings by being a good neighbor, and should especially serve as a soothing place for inhabitants who are often in the midst of turbulence.These facilities can serve as a vessel that creates and employs world-class health care inno- vation. It’s tempting to look at the latest design trends and try to infuse them into our health care buildings. Experi- ence tells us that, in the long-term, our clients glean greater value from designs that are timeless, considerate and calm- ing. As health care designers, we must be cognizant of the unique chal- lenges health care facilities bring.They are both hyper technical and deeply humanistic.When we work with cli- ents to develop and create the spaces they will inhabit, there are practical and aesthetic issues we must mediate to ensure the best possible outcome for all parties involved.This means looking at the project through a holistic lens. Each component contributes to the success of the facility and the client and, most importantly, the patient experience. ▲ Libassi Continued from Page 14 been issued; (2) the status of licensing for the facility; and (3) whether there are any administrative or legal actions against the facility, its operators or the license. Real estate attorneys that are not familiar with senior housing facili- ties may be reluctant to provide such opinions (and would be ill-advised in doing so without consulting a health care attorney). Accordingly, borrow- ers should ensure that their counsel either has experience and ability to issue such an opinion, or has engaged separate counsel to issue the opinion. The counsel issuing the legal opinion will need to conduct extensive due diligence on the license and the facility, so this should be addressed as early in the process as possible to avoid closing delays. Financing is a key factor in plan- ning any development or acquisition. For senior housing projects, the addi- tional aspects of the financing process discussed above can add both time and cost. Further, if the unique terms applicable to the senior housing space are not carefully considered and nego- tiated, it can create problems during the life of the loan. Accordingly, these issues should be considered at the out- set of the loan, with adequate time built in to address the nuances of these types of facilities. ▲ Thomas Continued from Page 18 services along Colorado’s Front Range. To learn more about our services, • Accounting • IT Management • Asset Management • Lease Administration • Budgeting • Leasing Strategies • Construction Services • Maintenance/Technical Support • Consulting • Property Management • Emergency/Crisis Response • Receivership Services • Human Resources • Support Services • Insurance/Legal Risk Management • Tenant Relations 102 North Cascade Avenue, Suite 550, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 5600 S. 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