Hospital Highlight – Healing for Kids

In this post, you will read about a hospital that is rated at the top for pediatric care. The hospital on Anschutz Medical Campus is an amazing blend of art, design and state-of-the-art technology. Every detail — from layout to patient flow, design to decor, landscaping to color schemes — was built to help kids heal faster, based off data from evidence-based design.

Every detail of the hospital was designed to help kids heal and get home faster.

Using evidence-based design principles, Children’s Hospital Colorado has taken the latest research on the healing process and incorporated the findings throughout the hospital. For example,

• Quiet – Recent studies suggest that a quiet environment can reduce patient recovery time. To reduce noise, the hospital features sound-absorbing floors and ceilings, quieter private patient rooms and no overhead paging.
• Natural Light – Studies show that exposure to natural light reduces depression, length of stay and the intake of pain medication. The hospital features skylights and windows, allowing natural light throughout the building and panoramic views of the beautiful Colorado landscape.
• Art – Art throughout the hospital promotes a healthy, healing and uplifting environment. Discovering playful and hidden elements in the art provides a stress-relieving distraction for kids and families. Read more about our art collection.
• State-of-the-Art Technology – The hospital features the most technologically advanced equipment to help kids heal faster. Some equipment is obvious to patients, like flat-screen TVs and Internet access in every room. Behind-the-scenes tools include new diagnostic imaging equipment that shortens wait times and increases accurate results and high-tech security to ensure patient safety. Children’s was also the first pediatric hospital in the country to use Electronic Medical Records, which leads to faster diagnosis and better treatment for kids.
• Color Therapy – Research shows that certain colors can aid in healing. For instance, blue is relaxing and has one of the most powerful healing effects on children. Green increases compassion and has a calming effect. Red strengthens energy and will. This knowledge guided color choices throughout the hospital.

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