Interior Design - February 2016
Healthcare facilities use green initiatives to curb effects of pollution on health
Hospitals are using cleaning fluids and chemicals that safely eliminate pathogens
2/29/2016
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Height-adjustable bathroom fixtures can make life easier for people with mobility challenges
Fixtures have been designed to allow quick and easy height and position adjustability
2/29/2016
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Privacy by design in behavioral health facilities
The need for privacy remains integral to a patient’s experience as more outpatient facilities include behavioral health
2/26/2016
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation recognized for interior design
San Carlos, Calif., facility was honored at the 37th Annual Interiors Awards
2/25/2016
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Surveying patients on healthcare facility designs
A design team surveyed cancer survivors about their experience with treatment and the environment in which they receive care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/24/2016
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Art in healthcare facilities can help wayfinding, branding
Artwork in hospitals has been linked to better pain control and reduced anxiety
2/23/2016
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Designing ambulatory spaces for staff interaction
Healthcare organizations are shifting their care to team-based ambulatory models
2/16/2016
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Hospital creates interactive journey for young patients
Juliana Children’s Hospital in The Netherlands installed an interactive journey using projections, hands-on objects, and 43,055 square feet of graphic wall coverings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/12/2016
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Designing for short-stay patients
It’s not cost-effective to build full acuity-adaptable inpatient rooms for short-stay patients, but for those staying more than 12 hours or overnight, spaces should go beyond the traditional observation unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/11/2016
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How design can streamline doctor visits
Design features can help to speed up doctor visits, increasing office productivity and patient satisfaction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/10/2016
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Nurses offer insights into healthcare design
Book by the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and Herman Miller Healthcare includes nurses' perspectives
2/10/2016
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Healthcare facility design can boost the spirit of wellness
New designs should boost worker performance, productivity and patient satisfaction
2/8/2016
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Evolving healthcare market has specific flooring needs
Needs are driven in part by prevention of slips and falls and infection resistance
2/8/2016
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Exam room design trends to watch
The exam room is becoming the central location for care delivery—from standard exams to specialized procedures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/5/2016
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