 Exterior
of the Center for the Intrepid The
goal of the Intrepid National Armed Forces Rehabilitation Center
was to provide military service members who have experienced debilitating
injuries with a rehabilitation facility which permits them
to remain on active duty if they desire; returning them to their
pre-injury level of activity. This facility harnesses state-of-the-art
technology to provide military amputees with improved rehabilitation
resources through the use of advanced prosthetics, computerized
and video monitoring, biomechanical studies and advanced physical
training therapy methods.
The $30,000,000 Center includes diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation
and training functions including physical, occupational, social,
mental and nutritional health. Clinical space houses areas
for fitting, testing and adjusting advanced prosthetics and
provide areas for clinical research. Designed in accordance with
MIL-HDBK-1191,
the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards/Americans with Disabilities
Act Accessibility Guidelines and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection
Standards, the project provides an energy monitoring and
control system (EMCS), and documented Operation and Maintenance
procedures.
Clinical and administrative space provides for multi-disciplined
research and treatment teams of physicians; orthopedic surgeons,
prosthetists, physical therapists, occupational therapists,
gait therapists, dieticians, psychologists, social workers, technicians,
researchers and administrative support staff.
This 65,000 sf facility features four stories; the first floor
has a running gait analysis, dual force plate treadmill,
uneven terrain modeler, swimming pool and a child care center.
The second floor is dedicated to prosthetic manufacturing.
The third floor accommodates physical therapy services,
a prosthetic workshop, a gym and a 30-foot climbing and
rappelling wall. The fourth floor houses occupational
therapy services, a daily life activities lab and a running
track.
The center contains training areas that include walking
and running lanes, stairs, obstacles and climbing surfaces to
improve
motor skills and prepare injured veterans for everyday life.
It also frees up hospital space now being used for amputee
patient care.
Two 21-room houses are built next to the
center to house family members of veterans undergoing rehabilitation.
Known as Fisher
House, this residential facility provides a day care and
recreational center for the families in residence.
Plans also included a children's support space to help
children understand and manage
difficulties associated with a parent's condition and treatment.
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Design: The
building heating and cooling for the rehab center is handled
by central air handling unit (AHU) provided with heating and cooling
water coils. The primary heating source is natural gas, which
supplies modular boilers to generate hot water at 160 deg F.
Heating hot water is delivered to the AHU heating coil, as
well as to hot water reheat coils throughout the floor spaces.
The primary cooling source is chilled water generated by
an air cooled chiller, which is then delivered to the cooling
coil in each AHU. The central air distribution system has
been divided among four (4) AHUs to serve 1) the gymnasium,
2) the gait lab and multi-terrain rooms, 3) the departmental
offices and treatment rooms and 4) the main lobby. Each
AHU delivers heated or cooled air through a ducted medium
pressure supply system to all spaces within the AHU dedicated
occupancy. Final delivery of conditioned air is through
VAV terminal units controlled by zone thermostats.
A soldier goes through rehabilitation. Plumbing Utility Requirements: The plumbing utility
systems required for the dental clinic are domestic hot and cold
water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, oral vacuum and dental compressed
air.
Power, Lighting and Distribution: The interior
electrical power, lighting and distribution system consists
of main distribution from the main electrical room to distribution
power panels located within electrical closets at each floor.
Each of the electrical closets contains a dry-type, K-rated
electrostatic shielded 208/120 volt step-down transformer for
secondary distribution to power panels for low voltage equipment
and receptacles. Receptacle outlets are hospital grade.
Isolated ground, NEMA special designation, and GFCI types are
provided where indicated on the drawings.
Communications Design: The project furnishes
and supplies the space for communication rooms at an area of
110 sf for remote rooms and 150 sf for a central room. The
project supplies the infrastructure pathway system and category
6 cabling for all security, voice, data and audio-visual requirements.
Fire Alarm System: An addressable fire alarm
system has been provided. The system reports to the base
fire alarm system. Devices conform to ADA.
Security System: A card access system and intrusion
detection system is provided.
Area of Refuge System: Signage and telecommunications
services is provided for designated stations.
Nurse Call System: A nurse call system was provided.
Stations are provided at designated patient rooms and toilet
rooms. Central location have been identified.
Telecommunications Grounding System: Telecommunications
ground bars and grounding system are provided. Grounding are
in compliance with ANSI TIA-EIA standards.
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