While it seems that the move to create a healing environment for patients is new, it actually began with Florence Nightingale with her definitive statement that the role of the caregiver is to "put the patient in the best possible position for nature to act upon him. (Notes on Nursing, 1859)." Literally bringing that therapeutic experience and context to the bedside on a 24/7 basis is more of a challenge today than ever. With medical technologies overtaking the physical space and patient experience, hospitals, together with architects and designers, are being pressed to become more creative in reinventing the healing environment.
The C.A.R.E. Channel offers an immediate, low-cost, and effective way of connecting your patients and families to rest and relaxation without having to remodel your existing facility, or add a new addition to your site. Within the hospital setting, the environmental stressors that are most prominent include noise, lighting, clutter, confinement, and unfamiliarity. Each of these stressors can be mitigated by this evidence-based programming, through stunning nature landscapes, restful music, and a midnight starfield that assists with deep relaxation and sleep.
