Architecture - February 2017
Facility design can support autism treatment
Environments should be respectful, flexible and soothing. They should balance safety and regulatory concerns, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website
2/27/2017
Decentralized nursing units may hurt collaboration
Decentralized nursing unit put nurses closer to the patients and can eliminate visibility issues
2/17/2017
Some healthcare facilities making their ICUs more family-friendly
Accommodating family can lead to better outcomes
2/15/2017
Pediatric behavioral health facilities balance dignity, safety
The ideal environment also considers how family members feel when they walk through the front door
2/13/2017
Healthcare design can transform care
Buildings must enable and support a healthcare provider's response to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates for safety, superior quality and lower costs
2/10/2017
Project Wellness blends fitness, medical care, wellness
The project also creates space for Winter Park Health Foundation to collaborate with other not-for-profits and groups to promote community health
2/10/2017
Healthcare design heals with help from nature
One constant that runs through best designs is green space
2/8/2017
Trends affecting behavioral healthcare design
Design can help reduce stigma and address the needs of patients’ physical and mental well-being, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/7/2017
Free infographic on healthcare facility floor plans available
Downloadable graphic breaks down the traits of a successful hospital flooring plan
2/6/2017
Designing for team-based healthcare
Care teamwork areas feature collaborative space with ample natural light and provide separation from the exam areas
2/6/2017