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St. Anthony Summit Medical Center Emergency Department

Frisco, Colorado
Elevating Care in Summit County

This remodel of the Emergency Department at St. Anthony Summit Medical Center in Frisco, CO, focused on enhancing the healing environment and improving operational efficiency. Delivered as part of an on-call services contract with Centura Health, the project upgraded both the patient experience and staff workflows within the ED to better serve the needs of the local Summit County community.

Size

2,500 SF

Scope

  • Renovation
Emergency department waiting area with rows of upholstered chairs, wood side tables, wall-mounted landscape artwork, a water dispenser, large windows, tile flooring, and a view toward the reception desk and staff corridor.
Exam room with a reclining exam chair covered in a white sheet, wall-mounted diagnostic equipment, wood cabinetry with a sink, ceiling-mounted procedure light, IV pole, and a computer workstation on an adjustable arm.
The Art of Efficient and Compassionate Care

The design team at MOA ARCHITECTURE worked closely with hospital staff to understand daily operations, patient interactions, and care delivery needs. Through detailed user experience mapping, the team identified ways to improve visibility, workflow, and the overall atmosphere. Special attention was paid to triage and security operations, ensuring that staff could monitor and respond to incoming patients more efficiently and with greater comfort and privacy. These insights drove a reconfiguration of space that prioritized efficiency, visibility, and emotional well-being.

Registration workstation with a marble-topped counter, multiple computer monitors, wall-mounted phones, glass privacy partitions, wood door, and framed landscape artwork along the wall.
Reception area with two marble-topped wood counters, glass partitions at the registration desk, wood doors leading to clinical rooms, blue accent walls, and herringbone tile flooring under recessed ceiling lighting.
Transforming Care Through Thoughtful Design

The updated Emergency Department layout provides faster access to care, greater privacy for patients, and a more intuitive experience for hospital staff. The triage nurse now has direct sightlines to both the ED entry and waiting areas, improving intake speed and patient safety. Security operations were also enhanced, giving staff clearer views of both the ED and the adjacent main hospital lobby. Two new private behavioral health safe rooms were added to support patients in crisis, along with upgraded amenities such as full-height lockers for valuables. Carefully selected finishes and custom artwork were incorporated to create a calming, welcoming environment that supports healing for patients and peace of mind for their families.

Waiting room featuring rows of upholstered seating, small wood tables, wall-mounted landscape artwork, lockers along the wall, large exterior windows, and a row of medical transport chairs near the windows.
Emergency department waiting area with rows of upholstered chairs, wood side tables, wall-mounted landscape artwork, a water dispenser, large windows, tile flooring, and a view toward the reception desk and staff corridor.
Registration workstation with a marble-topped counter, multiple computer monitors, wall-mounted phones, glass privacy partitions, wood door, and framed landscape artwork along the wall.
Exam room with a reclining exam chair covered in a white sheet, wall-mounted diagnostic equipment, wood cabinetry with a sink, ceiling-mounted procedure light, IV pole, and a computer workstation on an adjustable arm.
Exterior of the St. Anthony Summit Medical Center Emergency Department featuring a covered drop-off canopy, stone and stucco façade, large windows, and surrounding snow-covered landscaping with mountain views in the background.
View into an exam room featuring wood cabinetry with a countertop and sink, wall-mounted medical equipment, an exam chair, and a ceiling-mounted procedure light, with adjacent corridors and blue accent walls visible through open doorways.
Reception area with two marble-topped wood counters, glass partitions at the registration desk, wood doors leading to clinical rooms, blue accent walls, and herringbone tile flooring under recessed ceiling lighting.
Emergency department reception area featuring a long wood and stone counter with glass partitions, herringbone tile flooring, recessed ceiling lighting, and a waiting area with seating near large exterior windows.
Waiting area with rows of upholstered chairs, side tables with lamps, large windows overlooking trees, wall-mounted artwork, tile flooring, and transport chairs positioned near the seating area.
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