As part of its planning process, St. Peter’s built a mock patient room to give employees and the community an opportunity to provide input the rooms’ design before the new patient wing was built.  The room was redesigned three times with the valuable input to ensure that the rooms will meet the needs of several generations of Helena-area residents.  The room was built to actual size and includes the furniture and equipment that will be in the wing.

Following are main features of the new patient rooms:

Nurse Server

• Reduces Time Gathering Items
• Secure Medications and Equipment

Healthcare Provider Pod

• Nurses May Observe Two Patients
• Patients Observed without Disruption
• Secure Medications
• Laptop for Electronic Medical Records

Medical Equipment Outlets

• Consistent Placement in Each Room for Patient Safety
• Additional Capability to Reduce Transfer of Patients

Hand Rails

• Lighted for Patient Assistance

Flat Screen Television

White Board for Patient Instructions

Visitor Desk

• Wireless Internet Capability

Patient Chair

• Ergonomicly Designed for Mobility

Guest Sleeper Chair

Patient Bed with Scale for Ease of Transporting and Weighing Patients

Restroom

• No Flooring Lip for Patient Safety
• Handrails for Patient Assistance
• Nurse Call System
• Corian Countertop for Durability

Healthcare Provider Sink

• Ensures Infection Control

Window Coverings

• Sunblock Shade
• Full Light Blockage

All Rooms Have View to Elkhorn Mountains