To celebrate a bright start for 2011, Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake has made several renovations and updates to its campus. With the goal of updating hospital interiors to increase patient and visitor comfort, Doctors Hospital revamped the main entry lobby and waiting areas, along with patient rooms in the obstetrics unit.
"Doctors Hospital is constantly working to improve the patient experience," says Chief Operating Officer Chakilla Robinson White. "Visiting a hospital can be stressful. We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel comfortable and relaxed. The improvements we've made make visitors and patients feel like they are in good hands."
The main lobby of the building was renovated to provide an updated, modern feel. The furniture was replaced for increased utility, and new tile, flooring and art work add a fresh look. The color scheme is a cool pattern of blues, cream and brown that create a relaxing atmosphere for patients as they enter. Also, the greeter station and signage were revamped to allow visitors to easily navigate the hospital upon arrival.
The surgical waiting area was updated and extended for the comfort of friends and families waiting for patients in surgery. The color palette is similar to the calming blues in the lobby.
In the obstretric unit, 10 postpartum patient rooms were renovated with freshly painted walls, window coverings and new furniture. Flat panel telelvisions were added in each room for patients and visitors. The maternity wing received new lighting, art work, and flooring, all in a bright, warm color palette. A central nurses station was redesigned for greater efficiency. With the goal of making clinical tasks easier, the new station will help staff and physicians better manage work flow, allowing them to spend more time with patients.
About Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake
For half a century, Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake has devoted itself to the health and well-being of East Dallas. With our continued commitment to the community we serve, Doctors Hospital is upgrading its full suite of services with hotel-inspired surgical suites, a new women’s imaging center and a comprehensive heart center. With 218 beds, this full-service hospital has specialties ranging from orthopedics and bariatric surgery to obstetrics and gynecology.
Over the years, Doctors Hospital has achieved many accreditations and awards. For example, Doctors Hospital was one of the first hospitals in the Dallas metro area to receive accreditation by the American Society of Chest Pain Centers for outstanding work in the emergency department. Other accreditations include the American Heart Association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM Gold Performance Achievement Awards for Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure, and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Come see community health care in a whole new light – right here on White Rock Lake.