The Kimel Schatzky ICU will transform the care provided to Mount Sinai’s most critically ill patients.
The Kimel Schatzky Intensive Care Unit and the Cancer Care Clinic are the latest patient-centred spaces to open as part of Renew Sinai, an ambitious redevelopment project transforming and revitalizing much of Mount Sinai Hospital’s clinical space.
ICU doubles in space to enhance patient care
The Kimel Schatzky Intensive Care Unit (ICU), named for Shawn Kimel and Kate Schatzky in recognition of their $21-million gift, features larger patient rooms, leading-edge technology and advanced safety measures.
“This new space was initially designed with lessons learned from SARS,” explains Dr. Christie Lee, Interim Site Director, Critical Care Medicine. “During COVID-19, we fine-tuned plans to ensure the ICU is well-prepared for any future pandemics.”
The state-of-the-art, 36-bed unit is more than double the size of the previous space and includes a family and caregiver lounge, kitchenette and shower. Located on the same floor as imaging facilities, the space also provides critically ill patients with faster and more efficient access to essential MRI and CT imaging.
Each detail was carefully considered to enhance the comfort of patients and their caregivers, a vital component of successful recovery. Explains Dr. Lee, “Each room is designed to allow more family interaction. We’re providing extra seating for visitors and pullouts for caregivers, recognizing their important role in recovery.”
Cancer Care Clinic designed to deliver faster diagnosis and exceptional patient comfort
Bringing specialists to the patient was critical for the new Cancer Care Clinic, explains Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley, Medical Director of the Cancer Program at Sinai Health. “Our patients and families want an expertly integrated experience in which time isn’t wasted travelling to different appointments,” she says.
With a thoroughly integrated care model, the new Cancer Care Clinic is conducive to collaboration across specialties, creating a one-stop shop for patients. As part of the renowned Christopher Sharp Cancer Centre, one of the largest specialized cancer centres in Ontario, the Clinic will enhance Mount Sinai Hospital’s expertise in cancer care. It boasts innovative technology solutions and increased treatment, examination and consultation spaces, and is also the proud home of the Ruth Burnett Centre for Outpatient Oncology.
“We wanted to create the most comforting, comprehensive and state-of-the-art Cancer Care Clinic possible. And thanks to the efforts of our community, we’ve done just that,” Dr. Brezden-Masley says. “This space is a shining example of the future of cancer care.”
About Renew Sinai
Renew Sinai is the largest and most ambitious redevelopment project in Mount Sinai’s history. In total, more than 300,000 square feet will be redeveloped to improve care for patients with cancer, undergoing life-changing surgery and requiring emergency care.
Photography by TOM ARBAN, Ben Rahn/A-Frame, and FRANCISCO GARCIA
