Located in a quiet, well-established residential neighborhood near Tacoma's Commencement Bay, Northwest Kinetics is a renovated skilled nursing center. The two building clinic has 15,500 square feet and includes 53 beds, a fully-equipped biokinetic lab, and ample areas for storage and on site sponsor work areas. Entry and exit are monitored by a 24 hour security system. The two buildings, called Northwood and Brentwood, are separate operating units in which we can conduct multiple studies concurrently. Each unit offers semi-private rooms, dining and activity rooms, administrative and data management areas, monitor stations, and phlebotomy stations.
Security is maintained with a limited-access magnetic card system.
The facilities are desiged for comfort, efficiency and quality control. Studies are conducted using the most advanced equipment- computerized ECG equipment, IV infusion pumps, and synchronized digital clocks. Freezers are equipped with individual alarm systems, and are also protected by an independent UL approved master security network. An on-site generator provides power during emergencies, if needed. While we are committed to providing outstanding service to our sponsors, the safety and comfort of study participants are also extremely important to us.