ICU Observation

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ICU Problem and Potential Solutions
Group 4 Amyruth Stevens Chauncey Myshkin Leang
Chhun
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Problem

• Trashcans create obstacles in rooms
• Unaccounted in the room layout
• They are placed in the room at the convenience of
  the staff
• Frequently create a barrier to other features in
  the room

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Solutions

• Integrating nurse trash receptacles and sharps
  receptacles for needles
• Easily accessed, cleanable, and serviceable
• Integrated into the design of the room and better
  serve nurses

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Solution 1

• In-wall waste unit that is accessible from the
  outside as well as the inside of the ICU
• The unit will be easily accessed and sterilized
  by custodial staff
• Eliminates the need for custodians to enter the
  patient room as frequently
• Less distraction and disruption to patients,
  family, and clinicians.

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Solution 2

• A rolling cart that will be able to enter ICU
  rooms, bring in supplies, and take everything
  back out of the ICU to be re-sterilized at
  central waste unit.
• The carts will be fitted into a home in the
  room which will accommodate the exact size and
  shape of the mobile cart
• Additional features of the cart such as a small
  writing area or fold out seat will also be
  considered features of our prototype.

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Alternate Solutions/Concepts
Trash chutes direct patient room trash into a
centralized waste management, possibly vacuum
tubes. A waste receptical that functions and
appears as a rolling chair or stool Corridor-like
room for trash removal from rooms without
interruption, like a restricted hallway between
rooms for trash and laundry Integration of
nurses station with trash station Reminder/Checkl
ists integrated into disposal station Move out
old storage areas to accommodate Can/should we
use a compactor