MERCY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

DESIGN AND DIGNITY PROJECT

MARGARET McKIERNAN

Assistant Director of Nursing

Format

• Overview of Project

• Before and After

• Lessons Learned

• What it means

Mortuary refurbishment project

• Scope of project

• Triple Constraints

– Duration of project

– Cost

– Quality (Fit for purpose)

Before

After

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Lessons Learned

• Well defined scope• Early client involvement

during the conceptual phase

• Practical considerations– Floor coverings– Fridge– Sluice area

- Drape rail

- Storage room

What it means

Pride

‘’I’m not ashamed to bring the family of my patient to the mortuary any more’’

RGN, Medical Ward

Serenity

‘’...having the time with my husband…in that peaceful place…made it a little easier’’

Relative,MUH

Space

‘’This is a fitting resting place before the undertakers come’’ Front hall porter, MUH

Questions