Take the Kasych Quiz
See if you know all the facts about our new patient care tower
Sign Up to Be a Kasych Ambassador
Ambassadors like (l-r) Betty Anton of volunteer services, Scott Higgins of management engineering and Patty Zocco of the heart station will lead colleagues and guests on tours of the building during opening-week events. If you didn’t score well, don’t worry. You’ll be taught everything you need to know about Kasych before the events. To learn more about becoming an ambassador, call 610-402-CARE.
Come Celebrate
R.S.V.P. by Dec. 28
Call 610-402-CARE
Thursday, Jan. 3; 2-7 p.m.
Open House for Colleagues
Enjoy:
- Health Screenings
- Guided Tours
- Light refreshments
What’s inside the new hospital:
- All private patient rooms
- Education and Conference Center
- The Regional Burn Center
- Expanded heart and intensive care
Saturday, Jan. 5; 1-4 p.m.
Community Open House
Bring your family and friends
It’s only a few weeks away—the opening of the Kasych Family Pavilion. During the first week of January, we’ll move in and begin caring for patients. Are you ready? How much do you really know about our new patient care tower? Take this quiz and find out. On the following page, you’ll find the answers, a schedule of opening-week events, and how you can help us celebrate Kasych’s opening.
1. How many square feet of space does Kasych add to LVH–Cedar Crest?
[A] 170,000
[B] 260,000
[C] 340,000
[D] 450,000
2. Kasych includes a four-story section behind the main building (C-wing). Why will that section’s top floor remain empty?
[A] We currently have no use for it.
[B] It will act as a buffer zone should we add floors.
[C] It will be used for storage.
[D] Regulations require that the top floor remain empty.
3. Why does Kasych feature abundant natural light?
[A] Natural light promotes healing.
[B] Natural light improves productivity.
[C] It’s required for LEED, the national benchmark for “green” buildings.
[D] All of the above.
4. What unique feature will be located near the door that leads to employee parking lots?
[A] convenience store
[B] flower garden
[C] waterfall
[D] coat room
5. Using the tube transfer system, what is the average time it will take a carrier to arrive at the lab when upgrades are complete?
[A] 30 seconds
[B] 60 seconds
[C] 90 seconds
[D] 120 seconds
6. You’ll be able to walk between the Anderson wing and Kasych on how many floors?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
7. When Kasych elevator doors open, what is the first thing you will see on every floor?
[A] hallway
[B] nurses’ station
[C] reception desk
[D] artwork
8. What will open the locked medication drawers in each patient room?
[A] key
[B] bar-code scanner
[C] identification badge
[D] keypad code
9. How many classrooms will Kasych contain?
[A] 2
[B] 4
[C] 6
[D] 8
10. What feature on Kasych’s second floor was specifically designed for residents?
[A] coffee shop
[B] private elevator
[C] sleep rooms
[D] ATM
ANSWERS
1. [C] Add Kasych’s 340,000 square footage to the rest of LVH–Cedar Crest’s expansion, and we’re adding nearly 500,000 total square feet of patient care space for a campus total of 2 million.
2. [B] The C-wing’s foundation can support a seven-story structure. Should we ever add floors, the fourth floor will act as a buffer and allow construction to take place without having to close the unit below.
3. [D] Ninety percent of occupied space in Kasych has natural light. Patient rooms and colleague break rooms are especially bright.
4. [A] You won’t have to stop at the store on the way home from work anymore. Buy milk, bread and other convenience store items on the way to your car.
5. [A] Our new system will reduce our current transfer time of 90 seconds by more than half.
6. [B] Walkways connect Anderson and Kasych on the first and second floors.
7. [D] Each floor will have a piece of original artwork created by a local artist. Learn more about Kasych’s artwork in January’s CheckUp.
8. [C] Caregivers will tap their ID badge on a sensor to open the drawer. If the drawer is left open, an alarm will sound in the room.
9. [D] Each contains high-tech audio-video equipment. Some rooms are separated by dividers that open to create one large room. Above each classroom door, a scrolling LEED sign will identify the meeting or event taking place inside.
10. [C] The C-wing contains 17 sleep rooms where residents can get some much deserved shuteye.
This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM
