Sustainable Operations - February 2017
Healthcare designers take a holistic approach
New research suggests many clinical design norms are hard on patients
2/28/2017
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
Pa. hospital installs lightweight storm water management system
The hospital switched from using a concrete stormwater pipe system to plastic storm water chambers
2/23/2017
A biomedical engineer’s role in a healthcare facility
Like any engineer, a biomedical engineer is primarily concerned with solving problems
2/22/2017
Technology plays role in rural facility design
Engineers use laser technology to design 30-bed community clinic
2/21/2017
Decentralized nursing units may hurt collaboration
Decentralized nursing unit put nurses closer to the patients and can eliminate visibility issues
2/17/2017
Healthcare facilities facing critical need for ICUs
From academic medical centers to regional community hospitals, the need is being driven by a larger patient population — including seniors — ending up in the ICU as people live longer and treatment improves, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/15/2017
Some healthcare facilities making their ICUs more family-friendly
Accommodating family can lead to better outcomes
2/15/2017
Top healthcare facility renovation pain points
The project timeline must be carefully managed to avoid disruptions in patient care
2/14/2017
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
Infusion center uses design to create calming environment
The design has dark wood-grain floors, walls painted in soft, neutral hues and Buddhist images throughout
2/9/2017
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
Panelboard bonding in patient care vicinities
Most healthcare facilities are served by multiple branches of power, and the Code is pretty clear regarding what branch and how many sources of each branch are required (or allowed) in patient care areas.
2/1/2017
Cape Cod facility renovates for aging population
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod prepares for increase in demand for outpatient services
2/1/2017