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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
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Design and Dignity Project in Mercy Hospital, Cork (Presentation from Acute Hospital Network, June 2014) [AHN 14]