Maintenance and Operations - November 2017
Rwanda healthcare design challenges offer lessons to architects
The inconsistency of Rwanda’s power grid dictated how designers thought about everything from lighting design to backup power, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/27/2017
Healthcare color trends for 2018
More healthcare systems are being influenced by residential design
11/21/2017
Door panels tell residents' stories at Canadian nursing home
Residents of Nashwaak Villa are personalizing their doors with large decals
11/20/2017
Neonatal intensive care units are being reborn
Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are evolving from compact, multipatient-room environments to expansive, all-private-room settings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/16/2017
Healthcare redesigns focusing on tech
Patient-experience focus informing redesign strategies
11/16/2017
Quebec hospital interior designed to humanize the environment
The design also focuses on wayfinding, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/14/2017
Study suggests alternative placement for toilet room grab bars
When designing for accessibility, one of the first considerations that comes to mind is the grab bar, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/9/2017
White paper on flooring performance available
Study at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children discusses floor performance
11/8/2017