RWJ University Hospital Somerset Begins Phased Opening for New State-of-the-Art Eating Disorder Unit

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset is transforming its first-floor West Wing into a state-of-the-art inpatient unit for their nationally recognized Eating Disorders Program, and the first-phase reception area is now open.

When complete, the newly designed, 18,400-square-foot space will provide an exceptional healing environment capable of accommodating the physical, biological, psychiatric, psychological and social needs of adolescents and adults coping with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. The unit will expand from 14 to 20 beds, with private rooms and separate areas for adolescents and adults.

Patient care areas are carefully designed to allow for a variety of needs from active to quiet, with open space and private space. Open areas with natural light, soft lines and nature themes will offer comfortable environments in which to rejuvenate, relax and create a sense of normalcy.

Classrooms, open congregation areas, flexible treatment spaces and a shared clinical core for RWJUH Somerset’s multidisciplinary team of clinicians and staff have been carefully planned to help the RWJUH team to maximize efficiencies. The use of the latest research and evidence-based design principles balances the critical requirements of safety and security while simultaneously promoting healing and wellness.

Renderings courtesy DCC Design Group.