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Hardin Memorial Hospital North Tower Expansion
Hardin Memorial Hospital (HMH) in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is a county-owned hospital which has recently expanded in order to increase the number of private rooms as well as provide modern, patient-centered accommodations. Previous to their expansion, their newest renovation was 30 years ago. When the expansion was completed in March, 2015, 56 new private beds had been added.
For the upgrade and expansion, they constructed two new floors on top of the existing building. They used a variety of evidence-based design (EBD) methodologies for the construction, including utilizing natural light through numerous windows, which also provides patients with a panoramic view of the rural countryside.
Healthcare Design Magazine has a photo tour and article on this upgraded facility. A few of the photos are below. To view all the photos and read the article, click here.
The staff station has a view of the waiting area as well as a full view to the exterior. Curved surfaces, distinctive lighting, artwork, wood tones, and other aesthetic features helped soften the institutional nature of this nursing unit. Photo: Bryan Moberly
A view down the corridor with a window at the end allows natural light to stream within this space. Wood-toned patterns, satellite observation stations, rural landscape artwork, and soothing wall colors were coordinated to lessen the clinical feel of the hospital setting. Photo: Bryan Moberly
The inpatient room contains abundant wood-toned surfaces. A nature-themed photo is positioned above the bed. This layout provides for maximum flexibility in the future as healthcare trends change. Photo: Bryan Moberly
Source: Healthcare Design Magazine
