Those born after 1980 have a different relationship with technology, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
We’re only beginning to see Millennials' impact on the healthcare system and facility design, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website by Christine Hester Devens, associate principal and interior project designer at AECOM. Those born after 1980 have a different relationship with technology, are also more ethnically diverse, more educated (especially the women), less connected to institutions such as religion and more fitness oriented, the article said.
August 22, 2014
Topic Area: Blogs
Managing IAQ in Healthcare Facilities During WildfiresWildfires are becoming more prevalent across the country. Facilities must be prepared to handle their effects on air quality.
Building Hospital Resilience in an Era of Extreme WeatherExpert Jennifer Mahan discusses the vulnerabilities healthcare facilities face during disasters and the infrastructure strategies that keep operations running.
From Cooling Towers to Cost Savings: Hospital Seizes Power-Saving OpportunityCase study: Arkansas hospital increases energy efficiency by diagnosing cooling tower issues and treating its entire mechanical system.
Design Standards as Strategic AssetsDone correctly, standards benefit healthcare environments, staff, patients and families.
Rising Violence is Exposing Gaps in Hospital SecuritySecurity experts outline how healthcare facilities can move beyond traditional security to more proactive and coordinated systems.