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8 Complexity <strong>in</strong> <strong>Health</strong>care Information Technology Systems 87<br />

Fig. 8.3 The renovated NICU B has partial visual and auditory isolation of the staff and parents<br />

who are <strong>in</strong> the semi-closed bed spaces. At the time of the picture, the unit is 100% occupied. Note<br />

the acoustically dampen<strong>in</strong>g, translucent partition above the headwall and the muted south-fac<strong>in</strong>g<br />

exterior w<strong>in</strong>dow <strong>in</strong> the upper right corner. The space <strong>in</strong> the view conta<strong>in</strong>s 7 caregivers, 11 babies,<br />

and 2 parents<br />

Fig. 8.4 Previous configuration of NICU B. The space is open, without any noise damp<strong>in</strong>g designs.<br />

All patients are visually accessible from any location <strong>in</strong> the room. Providers are easily visible

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