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University Hospitals to offer sleeping pods for essential workers during COVID-19 pandemic

The pilot program at UH Medical Center is the first of its kind in the country.

CLEVELAND — University Hospitals has partnered with HOHM, a "custom engineered sleeping pod bringing needed naps to new places," to launch a pilot program providing front line workers with some much needed rest.

The 10-month pilot program will provide doctors, nurses and staff in the UH Cleveland Medical Center Emergency Department with two HOHM units as a safe space to recharge.

HOHM is described as as a "custom-engineered, sound-blocking sleep pod designed to safely provide individuals with comfort, privacy and a place to decompress." 

Each pod measures 43.5 square feet, featuring a twin-sized bed, a privacy and sound-blocking curtain, charging stations and a tablet to control reservations. Following each use, the UH Cleveland Medical Center team will be on site to clean the rooms and change the bedsheets. 

"Our UH Cleveland Medical Center Emergency Department frontline caregivers have been working tirelessly for months to combat the COVID-19 pandemic," said Robyn Strosaker, MD, UH Cleveland Medical Center Chief Operating Officer. "In the midst of all this trauma and stress, we've continuously looked for new ways to support our team, and HOHM sleep pods are a way we can help address their wellbeing."

Booking a HOHM sleep pod is made simple for employees. UH Cleveland staff are able to book pods from 30 minutes up to four hours via the HOHM pod tablet. Once the reservation is made, staff can simply walk in and begin recharging.

"There's a real need for our HOHM sleep system in hospitals," said Nikolas Woods, Founder and CEO of HOHM. "Exhausted and overworked doctors and nurses - beyond the COVID-19 crisis - need a space to safely and comfortably rest. We can't wait to share it with University Hospitals and many other hospitals throughout the country." 

HOHM plans to expand their network to additional hospitals in the coming months, as well as corporate offices and educational institutions.

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