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with a sense of control over their room environment. Factors allowing for control within patient spaces can be implemented depending on the needs of the patients within each specifi c healthcare facility. Varying levels of privacy are varied throughout spaces. Many facilities of er dif erent levels of seclusion allowing patients and families to choose which best suits their needs. At BSW Waxahachie, an array of natural scenes accompanied by soothing nature sounds displayed through the television also provide patients the option to choose which scene they prefer to further alleviate stress. Support Patients often need, or want, available support from families, safety and encouragement. These avenues of support help a patient in their healing process. Family spaces with large sofa units and group seating options provide patients' families with overnight accommodations. Classrooms and fl exible seating arrangements allow families to join together as larger groups. Electronics, such as computers and TVs, are often available in resource areas to research health information, entertainment or schedule future appointments. A bed tower organized with the patient, family and staf in mind is a top priority to meet the needs of patients, families and staf who interact within. Some facilities contain nested patient toilets that allow for enlarged staf zones and spacious family areas with large comfortable sofas that can transform into a sleeper sofa to encourage family centered care. The placement of handrails throughout healthcare buildings helps reassure patients and encourages them to exercise, while remaining safe and in control. Handrails in the bathrooms also allow patients the support needed for moving throughout the bathroom on their own. In addition, on the MS Center's private terrace, patient lift systems and a walkway composed of varying materials were designed to help patients practice walking on dif erent surfaces. The lift systems of er balance and support, giving patients the security to strengthen motor 8,400 More than 8,400 patients complete the HCAHPS Survey every day. — census.gov 19.6M Roughly 19.6M square feet of outpatient space will be completed in 2016. — revistamed.com HOLISTIC SPACES H O L I S T I C S P A C E S ISSUE FOCUS Baylor Waxahachie: Mark Trew Design elements throughout BSW Waxahachie were inspired by the culture, history and nature of Waxahachie and the surrounding areas. > All medical and clinical equipment is concealed, but maintains full function, in BSW Waxahachie patient rooms to create less of a clinical environment. 30 Medical Construction & Design | M AY/ J U N E 2016 | MCDM AG.COM