The COVID tide appeared to be turning, but cases and stress levels in hospitals are rising in the continuing pandemic. It is important for health systems to provide places of respite for those on the front lines of care. Design in today’s hospitals is also taking time to focus on the employees and keep good ones in place, knowing that continuity of care is an important aspect of overall care.
Spa design comes to the break room
The design of the staff break room or lounge is no longer just a space with a few tables, hard backed chairs and snack and soft drink machines. The place where healthcare workers can really get a break features comfortable lounge chairs, counters with stools for meals and some incorporate water features and fireplaces. The soft and supportive cushioning of Kwalu’s Monserrato Lounge will create a cozy oasis for tired hard-working bodies.
Dining design for healthcare respite
It may not be enough for the essential workers in healthcare to have a space for rest and relaxation without adding dining tables, counter space and chairs. Dining with co-workers in a semiprivate space away from the hustle and bustle of the care environments can be very comfortable and renew spirits. It gives the healthcare worker something to look forward to within the workday, a calming and social place for pause in the middle of a long work shift. The Levanzo Bar Stool is great in this space. It is made of the easy to clean and maintenance-free Kwalu classic finish.
Meeting space that meets all needs
Consider the inclusion of workspaces in the healthcare breakroom equipped with technology so staff can stay connected. Conference size tables, like the Kwalu Harvest Table with chairs that can be cleaned with undiluted bleach are ideal here. Small gathering zones provide flex space for conversations, collaboration and learning.