View the 2012 ICU Design Citation Award Recipient
Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Architect: DIALOG, Calgary, Alberta Canada
2013 ICU Design Citation Award Application
Award Winning ICU Designs: How to Build a Better Facility
ICU Design Award Citation Criteria
Conceived to identify and recognize a critical care unit already in operation whose design demonstrates attention to both functional and humanitarian issues, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and the American Institute of Architects Academy on Architecture for Health are co-sponsoring this citation.
The citation is awarded to the entry that best resolves both functional and humanitarian issues in a unique and complimentary manner. The focus is on planning and design characteristics rather than process or administrative features. Units are reviewed in a blinded fashion according to the following criteria:
1. Demonstrates commitment to creating a healing environment
2. Demonstrates commitment to promoting safety and security
3. Demonstrates commitment to efficiency
4. Demonstrates attention to innovative, unique aesthetic and creative design features
The patient bedside area, overall units design, integration of technology, staff/support areas, and family/waiting areas are assessed.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2012
Notification Deadline: October 2012
Reward: The winner receives two plaques (one plaque for the Hospital ICU and one plaque for the Architect), and one complimentary registration to the annual meetings of each of SCCM and AACN. Honorable mentions will also be awarded with a plaque.
Application Process:
1. $250.00 application fee
2. One copy of the application cover sheet.
3. Three copies of the fact sheet.
4. Three copies of a one page list of the unique or innovative features of the unit and how they meet the selection criteria.
5. Three copies of a 8 1/2 x 11 (may be 11x17 foldout) of:
a) An architectural floor plan of the unit alone drawn to scale, with rooms labeled according to function. (please indicate scale)
b) A second sheet showing the block building floor plan depicting access to the unit and how it relates to other services. (These are the only drawings that will be considered. Do not send information such as the mechanical, electrical and plumbing blueprints).
6. Three copies of a 4-7 minute, DVD video tour of the unit in either the full or compact size. The video will be judged on content, not quality. However, quality should be adequate to allow the viewer to evaluate the unit and narration is important. For judging purposes, the institution/unit must remain anonymous. We recommend that videos concentrate on patient rooms, show real patient situations or activities, staff work areas, and amenities for families. We also recommend that explanations of unique uses and design features are emphasized and that describing the obvious, common features or manufactured equipment items be avoided. All the judges are familiar with standard unit usage, equipment and structure.
7. Three copies of a color photo that depicts the true color scheme of the unit.
8. One copy of the release statement.
2013 ICU Design Citation Award Application
If you have any questions, please contact:
Carol Prendergast
Society of Critical Care Medicine
500 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056-5811
Phone: 847-827-6826
Fax: 847-827-7428
Email: cprendergast@sccm.org
