Blogs - August 2016
Art inspiring new discussions at London behavioral healthcare facility
Nonprofit organization aims to improve environmental conditions in mental health hospitals by inviting artists to create installation-based artworks, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/29/2016
Hospitals designed for faster healing
National Healthcare Design Awards winners show design can have an effect on outcomes
8/29/2016
Healthcare architect gets new perspective when admitted to hospital he helped design
Architect discovers new ways design impacts the patient experience
8/26/2016
Creating mock-us can improve final design
Sixty-three percent of respondents to the 2016 Hospital Construction Survey say they include patients in the design process
8/26/2016
Photo tour of New Delhi fertility clinic
The new Seeds of Innocence fertility clinic in New Delhi, India, has a striking exterior with Marsala wine-colored lacquered panels that reflect the sky, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/25/2016
Australian hospital has a second asbestos scare
Air testing found no asbestos present where dust fell on a patient in the Royal Hobart Hospital
8/19/2016
Tips for the planning process prior to designing a healthcare facility
Communication is the key to designing a space that meets the needs of all the stakeholders and to keep the project on budget
8/18/2016
New pharmacy technologies improve operations
Hospitals must maximize resources to improve outcomes and patient experience
8/18/2016
Guidance details physical environment's impact on patient experience
ASHE and AHA’s new report is titled 'Improving the Patient Experience Through the Health Care Physical Environment'
8/16/2016
Smallest details can impact HCAHPS scores
Setting up the room so the patient can have a meaningful conversation with the provider may affect how they rate communication
8/15/2016
Considering geography in behavioral care architecture and design
Behavioral healthcare facility design typically focuses on creating a space that is safe, calm and inviting for patients and their families, according to an article on the Behavioral Health website
8/12/2016
Design trends in sports medicine
Holistic programs must be accommodated within built environments that are varied and complex, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/11/2016
Balancing privacy with safety
Healthcare facilities must meet privacy controls, but still be safe and allow patient observation
8/9/2016
Sports medicine and academic medical centers stress collaboration
Both types of facilities are breaking down the silos between disciplines, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/8/2016
Hospitals adjusting equipment for overweight patients
Many have wide doors, larger-than-average rooms and floor-mounted toilets
8/5/2016
Privacy weak spots in healthcare facilities
The importance of protecting data in its physical or visual state is often overlooked
8/5/2016
Navigating a changing healthcare landscape
The emphasis on population-based preventive care and wellness — and its consequences — have impacted rural health systems especially hard; however, innovators are finding solutions
8/5/2016
Facts crucial in evidence-based design
Healthcare Design blog urges healthcare designers to take the time to check and source research
8/4/2016
Designing homes for health
As healthcare focuses more on whole-body health, designers should start paying more attention to where and how people live, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/3/2016
Revolving funds are boosting energy efficiency efforts
Atlanta’s Kendeda Fund grant supports a Georgia hospital’s efficiency efforts
8/2/2016
Looking at the future of healthcare design
Architect has positive outlook for healthcare design
8/2/2016
N.M. healthcare facility getting solar farm
Construction is underway on a solar farm near the San Juan Regional Medical Center
8/1/2016
Stylish security for healthcare facilities
Healthcare facility owners can get creative by investing in newer doors and frame systems designed to withstand high abuse
8/1/2016