Project News for Healthcare Facilities - March 2016
Survey shows outpatient construction doubled
Construction projects to address population health doubled across most categories
3/29/2016
Hospitals seeing need to improve their physical environment
There has been a growing emphasis on creating environments that enhance staff experience
3/28/2016
New emergency facility planned for downtown Toledo
New 29,000-square-foot facility will expand surgical services
3/24/2016
Improving the patient discharge process
The University Health System in San Antonio opened a transitional care center that serves those who’ve been discharged but aren’t able to immediately walk out the door, as well as patients waiting for a bed, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/23/2016
Florida outpatient center designed with Lean principles
Lee Memorial Health System builds its first Lean-designed facility
3/22/2016
Nevada healthcare project worked to engage surrounding city
The Union Village project in Henderson, Nev., built relationships with its local community while building its facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/21/2016
Dominican Republic cardiovascular center designed around tree theme
Each floor abstracted the colors of the trees in different seasons. The palette goes from earthly tones to bright and vivid with a distinctive color as part of the wayfinding system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
3/18/2016
Charlotte VA Health Care Center designed for one-stop care
New facility is a $104 million, five-story brick-and-glass structure
3/17/2016
Renovated space in Connecticut designed for streamlined care
Stamford Hospital's new outpatient medical building includes several new concepts to increase efficiency
3/17/2016
Rain blamed as cost of Austin hospital rises
Price tag for new teaching hospital hits $310 million
3/15/2016
'Five-star' hospital planned in Dubai
Luxury services offered by the hospital will include fine dining and spa treatments
3/11/2016
2016 Vista Award winners announced
ASHE honors new construction, renovation and infrastructure projects
3/11/2016
Facility renovation focuses on healthy living
Watertown Regional Medical Center's 36,000-square-foot addition includes a renovated kitchen and dining area called Harvest Market Kitchen and Bistro
3/10/2016
NICU adds parent resource library
Connecticut Children's Medical Center's NICU library is located next to the department and provides books and other informational materials to patients' families, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/9/2016
New prototype to address ER overcrowding
Neighbors Emergency Center rethinking traditional layouts and processes
3/9/2016
Joint and spine center boasts comforts of home
Christ Hospital facility's patient rooms feature entertainment systems
3/8/2016
StoneSprings Hospital Center pared down to maximize efficiency
The project team looked for opportunities to maximize efficiency, improve departmental adjacencies and enhance internal circulation, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/8/2016
Lessening ED stress with design
The Cleveland Clinic has been working to create a unified identity for its facilities with environments that help to lessen stress and anxiety, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/2/2016
Medical school uses renovated space in Cleveland Clinic hospital
$14.4 million project included classrooms, laboratories, a learning resources center, a clinical training and assessment center and simulated exam rooms
3/2/2016