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branded facility with a simple rectangular footprint. The core building services are typically located at outside corners to maxi- mize ef ciency and fl exibility. Separate, clearly marked canopies and entrances are provided for an FSED main entry, ambulances and potentially MOB, or other outpatient ambulatory services. The prototypical FSED may include advanced imaging capabilities, clinical labs and may include 24-hour short-stay or observation beds. Helping to reduce construction costs, FSEDs built to a "B" occupancy can be designed to a universal grid, allowing the structure to be more "change-ready" or change adaptable to future renovations or changes in use. Likewise, FSEDs may also be built to I-2 institutional occupancies, if future inpatient growth is planned. FSEDs should be clearly identifi able to the community, and designed to promote or enhance a system's branded facilities of consistently high quality. Mount Carmel Health System, Grove City, Ohio FSED To meet the needs of one of Central Ohio's fastest growing communities, Mount Carmel Health System built a new 38,200-square-foot freestanding ED and a 70,000-square-foot medical of ce building for physician of ces and outpatient services. The Mount Carm el FSED and MOB are located on a 40-acre site that holds the potential for expansion; the FSED and MOB would serve as an anchor for possible growth should the need arise. Designed to accommodate 30,000 annual visits, the FSED follows a rapid intake model, with two triage rooms, 15 universal rapid intake and acute care Above: The patient treatment corridor in Christiana Care Health System's freestanding ED makes use of natural materials and sophisticated lighting solutions to create a more calming environment. Left: The emergency entrance canopy at Mount Carmel Health System's freestanding emergency department in Grove City, Ohio emphasizes a calm arrival experience through the use of natural materials and a hospitality-like arrival plaza. ISSUE FOCUS Support Facilities 34 Medical Construction & Design | M A RCH /A PR IL 2015 | MCDM AG.COM