Sustainable Operations - July 2016
Research focuses on impact of reorienting patient beds
When bed headwalls were not visible from the hallway, patients reporting less noise and increased privacy
7/29/2016
Art initiative makes children's healthcare facilities less scary
RxArt commissions artists to create artworks on walls, ceilings, floors - even medical equipment
7/28/2016
Designing a facility for virtual healthcare
Despite developments in telemedicine, few facilities have adapted or been developed to incorporate it
7/28/2016
Cleveland Clinic's green revolving fund paying off
Green fund helps pay for lighting retrofit, building automation upgrade
7/27/2016
Architectural art and science behind healthcare facilities explained
Architect discusses how architecture has contributed to improved health outcomes by creating better environments for patients
7/27/2016
Designing a better waiting room experience
New waiting area for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital's pediatric department will include features to provide a relaxing space for patients and families, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/25/2016
A healthcare facility for young adults
Pediatric and adult facilities are partnering to decide who should be treated where
7/20/2016
The right surface materials can help to prevent infections
Environmental services professionals are playing a greater role in selecting the surfaces for healthcare interiors
7/20/2016
Patient visibility study focuses on bed placement
Giving patients greater privacy results in fewer patient complaints
7/20/2016
Florida health system continues expansion spree
Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Florida set to open first phase of a reconstructed emergency department
7/18/2016
Tunable white light for healthcare facilities
New technologies may improve patient satisfaction
7/18/2016
Family-centered design focuses on family needs of pediatric patients
Environments are designed to offer a sense of control
7/15/2016
Modern eye hospital design optimizes historic structures
Optegra Eye Health Care project involved converting and unifying two historic properties into a modern healthcare environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/15/2016
Adaptive architecture benefits academic medical facilities
Site planning can optimize land use and land banking for the future
7/15/2016
Long-term care design focuses on resident privacy
Joliet, IL-based facility offers all residents private rooms
7/14/2016
Healthcare Design announces HCD 10 winners
The HCD 10 are design and architecture professionals who represent the most influential healthcare work of the previous year, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/14/2016
Homey furnishings more popular in healthcare facilities
Studies show positive waiting room experience can affect entire visit
7/13/2016
Healthcare facility designs make a statement
Healthcare Design Showcase jurors said there was much attention paid to projects’ overall design statements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/13/2016
FEMA sued over use of funds meant to restore medical services in Long Beach
South Nassau Communities Hospital plan to use funds in Oceanside
7/12/2016
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital project progressing
Last phase includes third patient care pavilion and a diagnostic and treatment facility
7/1/2016
Healthcare design can learn from airlines
Airlines can offer lessons in the use of LED lighting and smart detailing of restrooms and storage areas
7/1/2016