NICU RESEARCH MERCY HEALTHCARE In 2018, Mercy Healthcare System and the KU Health + Wellness Institute collaborated to create an unique internship opportunity. As a sole proprietor of Voelkerding Design Services, I was hired by KU, who was hired by Mercy, to do research for upcoming system design guidelines.
A 50 page research document complied all of this information for Mercy to use when creating NICU Design Guidelines. This portfolio only contains a brief view into the diagrams contained within that document, and a focus on Mercy St. Louis’ NICU.
13' - 5 25/32"
Mercy St. Louis
13' - 8 1/2"
On day one, I was told my internship was up to me. I could do research on surgery departments or neonatal intensive care units, and collect data and create reports on my findings. I engaged with NICU design, and specifically turned the attention to family accommodation as it pertains to NICU design.
184 SF
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