Press Release - February 2019
Exterior of children’s hospital designed to capture imagination
The exterior colors and metal skin of the Novak Center for Children’s Health suggest forms that children might draw themselves, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/28/2019
Report: Hospital's unsuitable bedroom design diminished patients' privacy and dignity
HIQA report published following inspections at Gorey Hospital and Middletown Home
2/26/2019
MEP infrastructure can boost patient satisfaction
When MEP systems work well, they're not noticed, but when there’s an issue, these systems can be a nuisance
2/25/2019
Fort Worth nurse sues after elevator plunged several floors
The lawsuit also alleges there had been other incidents involving the elevator
2/22/2019
CVS Health reveals new HealthHUB store
Makeover includes dietitians, wellness rooms for yoga
2/22/2019
Extreme weather changing design standards
Senior care facilities are adopting resilient design and planning strategies, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
2/22/2019
Florida hospital designed for resiliency
Mount Sinai Medical Center houses Miami Beach's emergency command center
2/20/2019
What does person-centered design look like in practice?
'Person-centered design' seems clear enough as the core intent, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. But what does that look like in practice?
2/20/2019
Designing for introverts and extroverts
Private spaces energize introverts and social spaces energize extroverts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/15/2019
Three ways waiting room design can transform the patient experience
Facility professionals today can focus on some key areas to improve the waiting room for patients and their families, and in turn help transform the overall patient experience.
2/12/2019
New Mexico hospital to install lightning protection system
System designed to prevent fires, equipment damage and injuries to patients or staff
2/11/2019
New San Francisco hospital to use a seismic wall technology
The technology has been used in Japan for 25 years
2/8/2019
Mass General Hospital doctor’s office designed for non-traditional feel
Patients seeing doctor for the first time find many ways to break the ice
2/7/2019
Hospital designs suite to calm patients undergoing MRI
The new wide-bore MRI at the OSF Centers for Health in Peoria, Ill., features a four-inch-larger tube
2/4/2019
What does the future of healthcare facility design look like?
Changes to the design of a facility can be implemented for a number of reasons, ranging from new equipment, new services or perhaps even downgrading certain departments
2/1/2019
