Updated 20 Apr 2010
by B.Smeland
"Karen Mortland is the only clinical and research laboratory designer we will use. She has created state of the art molecular, histology, and cytogenetics laboratories for our Department. If you want the best, call Karen!" |
Professor and Chair, Division of Anatomic Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA |
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Laboratory Administrator Middlesex Hospital Middletown, CT |
"We chose Karen Mortland to design our state of the art clinical laboratory because of her in-depth knowledge of laboratory operations. Her 10 years experience working as a Medical Technologist provided her a detailed understanding about how a laboratory operates that other Architects did not have. Karen incorporated numerous new and innovative ideas when designing our laboratory. We were one of the first laboratories in the country to use rubber flooring made from recycled tires. Our open architecture design eliminated all the "walls" and allowed for a more efficient operation. The flexibility of our casework permits us to easily rearrange work areas to accommodate new instrumentation and technologies without the need for major renovations. Karen was a pleasure to work with and selecting her to design our lab was the best decision I could have made." |
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"The combination of Karen's medical technology and architectural background and experience make her a unique individual for clinical lab design projects. She understands the challenges clinical labs face, making the process much more streamlined." |
Laboratory Administrative Director St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network Bethlehem, PA |
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CEO/ Principal NXT Former VP of Planning Spartanburg Hospital Spartanburg, SC |
"Mortland Planning & Design gave me, as Vice President of Planning, very professional service as we designed the new laboratory. The final product represents a future design that will serve generations to come. Now, in my role as the CEO of NXT, I use the laboratory project as an example of futuristic thinking from planning to final post occupancy. Karen was a part of this team, giving professional and constructive advice." |
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"In my experience, Karen is the premier laboratory architect. We have collaborated on many engagements, and I always refer her to a client who needs such services." |
TechnoClin Consulting, Inc. Deerfield, IL |
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Administrative Director of Pathology Hospital of the Univeristy of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
"Karen Mortland provided our Department with her architectural skills in assessing and designing the new Anatomic Pathology Laboratories at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Utilizing her unique background and expertise, she created a superior lab design that meets various regulatory needs and code requirements. The new design allowed us to implement a Lean workflow process while maintaining an ergonomically correct laboratory. Ms. Mortland’s knowledge base of what is new and innovative is outstanding and can be an asset to any project. She is relentless in her pursuit of detail and masterful in her ability to organize and facilitate large groups of clinicians and administrators, all of which have their own interests. The follow-up is always timely and accurate. The result speaks for itself. Our staff love working in the new lab. The lighting, imaginative designs and solutions to space problems, choice of work benches and flooring material and overall excellence of the final product have not only immensely pleased all the members of our laboratory, but they also have set a high standard and a model for other projects at our institution." |
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"Karen Mortland’s availability throughout our project from preplanning through construction was exceptional. At each stage of the project Karen was efficient, diligent and exacting in both her own work and in reviewing the work of contractors. Even now fifteen months post move in Karen responds to every phone call and email quickly and with the same energy and enthusiasm." |
Technical Operations Manager Division of Anatomic Pathology Hospital of the UNiveristy of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
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Assistant Vice President of Professional Services Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL |
"Karen established and maintained a collegial relationship with all members of our planning team that facilitated a forum for open discussion about our operational challenges. Her impressive knowledge gained from previous planning engagements and study of LEAN concepts enabled her to anticipate our issues and offer gentle guidance to design solutions." |
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"I've enjoyed working with Karen. When we first started this project, we looked to Karen because she seemed to have all the right experience in laboratory design. Now, after many months of working together, we are confident that Karen is the right choice for our lab building project. She brings together her laboratory background as a technologist, outstanding education in architecture, experience in laboratory safety, design and function - that made our job a lot easier. She is a wealth of knowledge. Working with Karen was easy and very enjoyable. " |
Manager Central Maine Medical Center Lewiston, ME |
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Professor and Chair Director, Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA |
"Karen Mortland has designed over 40,000 sf of lab space for us, and we have been very pleased with the results. I have recommended her to many of my colleagues around the country. Her background as a medical technologist gives her unique insights into clinical laboratory operations and work flow. " |
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"The need for more and better designed space is an often heard chorus across all health care professionals. But gaining consensus among the many stakeholders on top priorities or best design is often more difficult than getting new space identified and funded. Karen Mortland offers a unique blend of Medical Laboratory experience with design engineering that enables her to facilitate a process resulting in a plan that all can agree on. She understands the issues and concerns affecting laboratory operations and can help interpret complex regulations into meaningful options. I have worked with Karen on three separate projects and each one was a terrific success once completed. " |
Corporate Director Baylor Health Care System Dallas, TX |
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Administrative Laboratory Director Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center Greenville, SC |
"We were so fortunate to find an architect who was also a Medical Technologist! She understood our space needs and spoke our language! She listened to our ideas and came up with great designs based on our work flow needs. Our long storage space is one of our favorite results of her design, but the entire lab design with its lighting and open areas gives the staff a place to work that they feel proud to show off!" |
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"We worked closely with Karen Mortland to not only design and plan our new laboratory, but also to access our needs in our current enviroment early in the project. Karen brings a beautiful blend of Medical Technologist and Architect to the table. That’s a rare skill mix which proves to be worth its weight in gold! We found Karen’s expertise and assistance very valuable in our work toward a consolidated laboratory. Her knowledge and easy to work with personality made the challenges of this project surmountable! " |
Director of Laboratory Spectrum Health Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI |
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