Clients and Users

Clients and Users
Client:
The Department of Physical Therapy at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
1900 Gravier Street, 7th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
http://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/physicaltherapy/

Client’s Needs:
LSUHSC will set up an affiliation clinic in Baton Rouge that will prepare therapists, students, and educators in physical therapy through dynamic, hands on academic learning experiences by focusing on patient care and wellness services. The outpatient clinic will provide the following services: physical therapy, occupational therapy, industrial rehab, and sports medicine therapy. The clinic also offers the opportunity for rehabilitated patients to continue exercising and pursuing a healthy lifestyle by transitioning over to the connecting fitness center.

User: User Needs:
Patients A safe, interactive, and healing space in which to receive therapy
Patients’ Spouse or Relative Comfortable waiting room, convenient parking, drop off and pick up locations
Therapists An open layout with visibility of all patients and student techs, a centrally located podium station with computers, the proper therapy equipment and exercise machines
Student Techs An environment that encourages learning through hands on experiences and instruction
Fitness Trainers Adequate amount of space for training as well as a place to schedule appointments
Administrative Assistants Private reception area with ample amounts of storage for files and documents
Staff Workstations, storage, and office supplies to complete administrative tasks
Custodians Easily cleanable and maintainable areas with space and storage for supplies