The Doris I. Schnuck Same Day Surgery Family Waiting Area was developed with suggestions from parent members of the hospital’s Family Advisory Council. The space is divided into three private rooms—reserved for families 
of patients undergoing major or daylong surgeries such as cardiac procedures or spinal fusions—and five semi-private areas. All offer plush, colorful sofas and recliners, televisions, telephones and muted lighting.
These areas are assigned to families, which gives them a greater sense of comfort and privacy while still allowing staff to locate family members quickly when the surgeons need to talk with them. And for the kids, there’s an enhanced play area to keep them occupied.