Blogs - June 2015
Programming beyond a healthcare facility's space needs
Beyond space needs, an architect should understand the client's culture, technology, operations, and opportunities for innovation
6/22/2015
Designing for healthcare's middle management
It's more important than ever to design a physical environment that fosters communication and collaboration at all levels, including department directors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
6/18/2015
Impact of 'active listening' on design discussed
Architects recognized for helping create a comfortable patient experience and an optimized work environment for staff
6/17/2015
Applying Lean principles to infection prevention
The application of Lean thinking can have a significant effect on infection control, according to an article eon the Healthcare Design website
6/16/2015
Anatomy of an isolation room
Isolation rooms create a clean environment for the patient whose immune system may be compromised
6/12/2015
Designing healthcare dining spaces
Today's hospital dining areas are designed as comfortable, hospitality-inspired spaces customized for the user experience, according to Healthcare Design website
6/12/2015
Designing behavioral health facilities
Healthcare organizations are turning toward smaller-scale settings that address clients' individual needs
6/11/2015
Mobile dental clinic delivers services to offices
Studio Dental Inc. has created the 26-foot-long Studio Dental Mobile Unit to deliver dental services to offices around San Francisco, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
6/10/2015
Going beyond the ADA for healthcare facility accessibility
Simplest changes to facility plans can impact the patient experience
6/9/2015
Designing for geriatric patients
Older patients present healthcare facilities with a unique set of concerns
6/8/2015
Ohio healthcare facility upgrades sprinkler system, more
Case study on Facility Executive website, explores safety, functional and aesthetic upgrades
6/5/2015
Dealing with construction vibrations
The construction process can be extremely disruptive to ongoing healthcare operations
6/4/2015
Franciscan hospital in Indiana finishes $11 million renovation
Healthcare facility upgrades emergency and surgery departments for possible designation at trauma center
6/3/2015
Making the healthcare facility a treatment for the patient
The Hospital Microbiome Project is studying how the environment itself contributes to healthcare-associated infections, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
6/3/2015