Maintenance and Operations - September 2019
Helping patients find their way only part of the potential of signage
Proper wayfinding and good signage is a crucial part of healthcare interiors design
9/26/2019
Healthcare provider waiting areas need to convey that visitors are entering a top-notch facility
Regardless of the size or type of facility, the patient experience typically begins in the waiting room
9/18/2019
Patient expectations are redefining facilities
U.S. patients have begun expecting more from their healthcare facilities
9/13/2019
Hospital design allows connection while maintaining USP 800 compliance
Required air pressure demands can isolate staff, but Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare maintains connections with large windows coupled with an intercom system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
9/12/2019
Ascension Wisconsin to build new health center in former car dealership
The first floor of the building will house a 16,500-square-foot small-scale hospital
9/11/2019
Maximizing safety in healthcare facility construction
Contractors also need to be vigilant about infection control
9/6/2019
Sustainable design can support health and recovery of patients
Sustainable design elements can also benefit staff and visitors
9/4/2019
New hospital near Washington opening soon within ‘Science Gateway’
The area includes the new headquarters for the Food & Drug Administration, mixed-use projects, new public amenities and the first bus rapid transit system in the state
9/4/2019
Designing healthcare facilities for flexibility
Healthcare designers must address what’s necessary today while anticipating tomorrow's changes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
9/3/2019