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N O W O P E N : T H E O A K P A V I L I O N | 3 Wide hallways, big windows, skylights, and open spaces contribute to the healing environment. Patient-centric Care: A Hospital That Puts Patients First Beyond traditional medicine, patient-centric care also addresses a patient's comfort and emotional well-being. Our new hospital building transforms the patient experience by treating the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, while respecting their dignity. Following the best practices of modern hospital design, the Oak Pavilion's large, all-private patient rooms are comprised of three "zones" so patient, visitors, and staff have the room they need. Modern communication technologies have virtually eliminated overhead paging so patients can rest more easily. Because access to daylight and nature has been proven to enhance the healing process, the new building has been designed to incorporate plenty of both. And the hospital is filled with beautiful art that's been curated to add to the healing environment. Built-in Safety and Efficiency The Oak Pavilion is designed to enhance patient safety and promote best practices in infection control. Easy-to-clean materials are used throughout hospital interiors, and all private adult rooms can be converted into positive pressure rooms. The Oak Pavilion also has separate hallways and elevators, not only for infection control but also to reduce traffic in public areas, and protect patient privacy during transport. In the interest of preventing falls, patient rooms are equipped with handrails and many have lifts to help patients get in and out of bed safely. Efficiency is enhanced by strategically locating key departments next to each other to expedite care. For example, Emergency & Trauma is adjacent to Imaging & Radiology for faster diagnostic access for trauma patients. Surgery, interventional radiology, electrophysiology, and the cardiac catheterization lab are grouped together on one floor. A Foundation for a Flexible Future Flexibility is built into the Oak Pavilion's modular design, allowing for services to be modified as community needs evolve. The Pavilion's interior is based on a grid format to allow for modifications. For example, a space designated as a 28-bed medical/surgery area can easily be repurposed to house two 10-bed ICUs. As medical technology advances, our new hospital's flexible infrastructure allows us to easily incorporate new technologies as they develop. Green and Sustainable Respect for the environment is in our DNA. We planned our new hospital with the goal of earning a coveted LEED healthcare designation, notoriously difficult for a hospital to achieve. Wherever possible, we paid close attention to detail, selecting low-emitting, environmentally friendly materials, adhesives, sealants, paint, and flooring. The Oak Pavilion is designed to use 51% less energy than the Cedar Pavilion. We have increased our energy performance beyond the standard for hospitals. We capture and treat stormwater runoff to decrease pollution and avoid disrupting the natural flow of water through the environment. We are also mindful about saving water, choosing drought-resistant plants for gardens to limit the use of potable water for irrigation. A Special Thanks TO OU R E X PE RT PA RTN E RS "This state-of-the-art facility combines the natural beauty of Marin with advanced technology to better empower our clinical teams to deliver the best possible individualized care to our patients in a truly healing environment." Karin Shavelson, MD Chief Medical Officer, MarinHealth Medical Center The Guiding Principles Behind the Design Patient-centric Care Safety and Efficiency Future-friendly Scalability Green, Sustainable Design Designed by Perkins Eastman Architects in collaboration with physicians, staff, and patients and their families, our new hospital was planned according to four guiding principles: Structural | Geotechnical C S / C / C S / S Lic. 575606 ERECTORS ARCHITECTURAL FACADES