Adolescent Young Adult Oncology Inpatient Unit

Baylor Scott and White Health

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The unit integrates four patient rooms, two flex rooms and a meditation room optimized for the needs of adolescent young adults.

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The facility cares for patients ages 18 to 29, making it the first AYA oncology inpatient unit within an adult healthcare facility in the U.S.

Fort Worth Adolescent Young Adult Oncology Coalition FWAYAOC members as well as patients and families were involved in the process, which ultimately led to an open, modern design defined by an array of colors, textures, and depths—all while remaining warm and welcoming.

The unit features four single patient rooms with large in-suite bathrooms and Murphy bed sleeping accommodations for family members and/or friends. Additionally, two flex rooms can accommodate infusion chairs for daytime use or become additional inpatient rooms if needed. The meditation room is a dedicated space for patient and family counseling, yoga, reading, or other therapeutic activities. To encourage socialization, a living room was designed where patients can gather with family members and friends to watch TV and play video or board games.

The facility cares for patients ages 18 to 29, making it the first AYA oncology inpatient unit within an adult healthcare facility in the U.S.

Fort Worth Adolescent Young Adult Oncology Coalition FWAYAOC members as well as patients and families were involved in the process, which ultimately led to an open, modern design defined by an array of colors, textures, and depths—all while remaining warm and welcoming.

The unit features four single patient rooms with large in-suite bathrooms and Murphy bed sleeping accommodations for family members and/or friends. Additionally, two flex rooms can accommodate infusion chairs for daytime use or become additional inpatient rooms if needed. The meditation room is a dedicated space for patient and family counseling, yoga, reading, or other therapeutic activities. To encourage socialization, a living room was designed where patients can gather with family members and friends to watch TV and play video or board games.

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Architect: HKS
Photography: HKS inc.