Sustainable Operations - 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

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

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

Palo Alto Medical Foundation recognized for interior design

San Carlos, Calif., facility was honored at the 37th Annual Interiors Awards

2/25/2016

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

Art in healthcare facilities can help wayfinding, branding

Artwork in hospitals has been linked to better pain control and reduced anxiety

2/23/2016

Designing ambulatory spaces for staff interaction

Healthcare organizations are shifting their care to team-based ambulatory models

2/16/2016

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

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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