Faribault Medical Center completes design process for new cancer clinic

[Faribault Daily News, June 10, 2022] A framed picture in Allina Health Faribault Medical Center reads, “There is nothing permanent except change.” The idea of change being a constant was one of the driving forces behind the hospital’s design process for its new cancer clinic.

A large team of patients and nurses worked directly with designers to ensure an optimized workflow for the caretakers and provide a safe and private experience for patients.

The model was made of large pieces of cardboard, which were cut and taped together to represent how the clinic was going to be laid out. During the five-day experiment, the patients and staff were able to give feedback about what worked and what needed to be addressed.

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