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Designing the Ideal Cancer Center for the 21 st Century

This project aims to develop an ergonomic chair and design a state-of-the-art infusion room for a competitive edge in the cancer center market.

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Designing the Ideal Cancer Center for the 21 st Century

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  1. Designing the Ideal Cancer Center for the 21st Century Allyson Brown Lisa Crain Tricia Gruhn Advisors: Hart Freeland Roberts, Inc. Emily Mowry, B.E, Project Manager, Healthcare Jim Easter Jr., VP

  2. Project Definition/Overview • Goals: • After meeting with our advisors, the focus of our project has been narrowed down to the infusion room and chair. • Our goals are to develop an ergonomic chair and design a state-of-the-art infusion room to give the cancer center a competitive edge in today’s market. • Key aspects: • Infusion Room Layout/Flow • Chemo Chair • Aesthetics • Cancer Center Monitoring System

  3. Project Background • Advisors: • Hart Freeland Roberts, Inc. • Emily Mowry, B.E, Project Manager, Healthcare • Jim Easter Jr., VP Principle HFR Healthcare Planning • Market Potential: • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center sees over 3,500 new cancer patients and more than 65,000 outpatient visits annually. • The goal of modern treatment centers is to provide comprehensive and compassionate treatment while maximizing efficiency.

  4. Current Status • Met with advisors to discuss project goals • Obtained contacts from the Ingram Cancer Center • Ted Gilbert, Department Administrator • Greg Martin, Manager of Patient and Family Services • Toured Cancer Center • Conducted preliminary research for room layout • Nurses provided suggestions for improving room efficiency • Submitted proposal

  5. Current Work • Further research of infusion chair • Brainstorm ideas • Better understanding of ergonomics • Finalizing website

  6. Future Plans • Familiarize ourselves with architectural concerns • Research lumbar support systems • Learn AutoCAD

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