The renovations to the Cardiac Care Unit at The Detroit Medical Center grouped the cardiac intensive care area with the stepped down observation rooms with the Cardiac Care Nursing Unit. The renovated patient units project a warm compassionate environment and reduced the cold stark clinical lines of a typical patient bed area. The feeling is more of a suite than a patient care area. The nursing station projects an image of a hospitality concierge. Its openness with a significant amount of glass augments the unobstructed view of the staff to the patients and families yet maintain patient confidentiality. The Integrated Cardiology Unit increases patient satisfaction and comfort with its uplifting color palette and creative use of materials.

The integrated project also included the Electro Physiology Suite. An additional bi-plane unit was installed and the old single plane was replaced with a modern one. Abandoning the secondary corridor enlarged the cramped quarters. This corridor became part of the suite. The equipment that was stored in many locations on the floor could then be localized in the E. P. Suite. The locker area was upgraded and a conference room/break room was added. The clean corridor was segregated to allow one central scrub area. A transition vestibule was added. The holding area for Electro Physiology was relocated to near the Laboratory in a well-monitored yet fully accessible area for the patients and family members of patients.