SHB News

Publications

Judy Smith, Principal, Smith Hager Bajo — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:19:46 +0000

In October 2006, CONTRACT magazine published the article “Made for Comfort” that featured the new Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando. Photos of the nature-inspired facility and a description are provided, including a quote from principal Kathleen Bajo about how enhanced patient and nurse satisfaction and increased nurse productivity were drivers in addition to wanting to create a serene environment. The new facility has been wildly successful since it opened earlier in 2006, and continues to exceed many goals. For access to this magazine, contact www.contractmagazine.com.

The Journal of Perinatology’s Supplement 3 published in October, 2006, provides “Recommended Guidelines for Newborn ICU Design”. This issue is the latest update from the Consensus Committee that is headed by Dr. Robert White, neonatologist from South Bend, IN, and includes principal Judy Smith, one of the founding members of this initiative to develop guidelines for NICUs. Another Supplement is planned with updated Guidelines later in 2007.

CHER published a research paper on The Impact of Single-Room Neonatal Intensive Care on Users’ Health and Satisfaction that is available for purchase from their website www.cheresearch.org. CHER became part of The Center For Health Design (CHD) recently - another good resource for design information (www.healthdesign.org). T

Upcoming Conference Presentations

SHB Webmaster — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:56:05 +0000

Smith Hager Bajo principals have presented at several national conferences on the high risk infant and women’s health in the first part of 2007. The upcoming conferences include the Institute for Family-Centered Care’s 3rd International Conference in Seattle on July 30 - August 1. 2007.

Compendium of Women's Service Resources

SHB Webmaster — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:42:37 +0000

Smith Hager Bajo’s compendium of resources and information about innovations in women’s health services and facilities continues to grow. Principal Kathleen Bajo’s research uncovered the latest news on hospital-based spas, including the one that just closed in the Midwest and the ones that appear to be thriving in other parts of the United States.

Projects in the United Kingdom and Australia

SHB Webmaster — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:23:08 +0000

Principal Judy Hager has been working in the United Kingdom helping hospitals and their architects identify the appropriate mix and quanity of beds to best serve future needs. Smith Hager Bajo has used computerized simulation modeling as a proven planning tool for this purpose since 1997. In the Summer of 2006, Judy Smith finished a project in Western Australia, helping with a master plan for women’s and children’s facilities.