Sharp Memorial Named Most Beautiful Hospital in the World

San Diegos Sharp Memorial Hospital has been dubbed the Most Beautiful Hospital in the World by the health care information network and publication HealthExecNewscom

Sharp Memorial located at 7901 Frost St topped a list of 25 hospitals across the US and countries such as Austria Canada China Switzerland and the UK who were applauded for their interior and exterior design

The local hospitals patientcentered care and aesthetic beauty helped it land top honors

The list was decided by a panel of experts from the editorial board of HealthExecNewscom who spent several months narrowing down standout stunning hospitals around the globe

The hospitals that made the cut were judged on their design and the role their appealing aesthetic played in the health and recovery of their patients Other factors included ecofriendliness and the alignment with consideration to the hospitals natural surroundings

Studies have shown that a healing therapeutic environment can aid in a patients recovery said Tim Smith executive vice president and CEO Sharp Memorial Hospital

Sharp Memorial Hospitals design includes hotellike amenities live music played on a baby grand piano and ocean views from the top floors of the west tower

Additionally nursing station desktops are shaped like surfboards and all private rooms feature sofas that convert into beds so loved ones can spend the night accompanying a patient

The hospital boasts nearly 1000 pieces of art in public and private spaces and a calming garden featuring a bamboo grove camellia tree and benches for relaxation

Sharp Memorial was established in 1955 and completed an elaborate expansion in 2009 becoming San Diegos first hospital with all private patient rooms Their new 315000squarefoot 334bed Stephen Birch Healthcare Center structure is the first new hospital to open in San Diego since 1993 according to Sharp



Date : 07 Apr, 2012
Reference : http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Sharp-Memorial-Hospital-San-Diego-Most-Beautiful-146507025.ht

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