We believe change can come from enriching the moments that matter most. Moments in a hospital room are meaningful, personal and pivotal for everyone involved. We know many family members want to support their loved one in every way possible. We know many doctors and nurses value the care, concern and help family members can provide.
But, recent Steelcase Health observations and insights tell us many hospital environments do not adequately support the needs of family members and are not designed to facilitate family members playing an active role in patient care. Our entire team including researchers and designers set out to solve this problem. Today, we’re proud to unveil Surround, a collection of healthcare furnishings designed to support the many roles family members play while caring for the patient.
Very simply, Surround is designed to make family members feel welcome in the patient room. It includes the flexibility to serve as a sleep surface or sofa, and supports eating, working and socialization. Surround offers family members a place thoughtfully-designed for their needs to support the care of their loved one, relax comfortably and communicate effectively with clinicians.