Accommodations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital constantly strives to provide the very best care to our patients in a healing environment that ensures the highest quality of care, offers comfort in uncertain times and inspires clinical innovation. Our two million square-foot healthcare facility houses nearly 500 inpatient private rooms (including nearly 100 private intensive care rooms) which have wireless internet access. Northwestern Memorial Hospital has become a model facility for healthcare providers, with hundreds of tour groups from both the United States and abroad visiting annually.
All of our patient rooms are private with furnishings and decorations to give a warm and comfortable feel. Room features include:
Comfort
- Windows that fill up almost an entire wall to allow the sunlight in and low enough for patients to see out while lying in bed
- Window seats that convert to a twin bed for family members to stay overnight
- Shelves next to the window seat for cards and flowers
- Separate lighting to allow staff members to work in the rooms without disturbing patients by turning on an overhead light
- A television positioned for optimal visibility
Safety
- Safety lighting along the floor of each patient room as well as the halls
- Private climate control
- Sinks in each patient room for immediate hand washing
- Shower seats in each bathroom
Accessibility
- Bathroom doors are wider than normal for wheelchairs, walkers and nurse assistance
- The spacious rooms allow a 360 degree turn in a wheelchair or walker possible
Communication
- Marker boards in each room for patients/families to leave information/questions for rounding physicians and their caregivers
- A bulletin board type strip on the wall to hang cards
