Sustainable Operations - July 2018
Dust protection for healthcare facility construction
The CDC requires an Infection Control Risk Assessment before any construction, renovation or repair project
7/30/2018
Flooring adds to welcoming atmosphere at healthcare facility for homeless
The complexities of medical center waste create issues for facility managers
7/27/2018
Florida children's hospital named 'Most Beautiful'
Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida was recently recognized for its design
7/27/2018
Three ways waiting room design can transform the patient experience
Facility professionals today can focus on some key areas to improve the waiting room for patients and their families, and in turn help transform the overall patient experience.
7/25/2018
Ergonomic flooring installation ideal remedy for UW Health new neuro intensive care unit
Health system addresses noise, fall risk with upgrade
7/24/2018
Smart purchasing to improve air quality
Being aware of non-PVC options should be a priority for planners and purchasers as they design and gather equipment and supplies for projects
7/23/2018
How a facility's exterior affects HVAC energy efficiency
Roofs, walls, windows can be designed to reduce demand on HVAC.
7/20/2018
Design trends transform behavioral healthcare
Circadian lighting, calming materials are used to improve patient experience
7/20/2018
Mississippi hospital transitions from historic to modern
Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi features ribbon windows with metallic finishes married with the traditional colors of brick and stone, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/20/2018
Patient experience informing hospital design trends
Features like motorized shades and acoustic panels cater to patient comfort
7/19/2018
Brooklyn gets $210 million to renovate overcrowded hospitals
Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, Flatbush and East New York get new facilities and equipment
7/18/2018
Brooklyn Health Center designed to be service-oriented
Trades Council facility design supports care that mirrors commercial healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/18/2018
Be smart about the surfaces in healthcare
Smooth surfaces restrict cracks and crevices and help prevent the spread of harmful bacteria through cross contamination
7/17/2018
Designing to bring primary, behavioral care together
Healthcare organizations around the country are beginning to integrate behavioral health and primary care services in a single setting, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/17/2018
Chattanooga hospital brings playground inside
Erlanger Children's Hospital Outpatient Center installs trucks for children to explore
7/16/2018
Flooring can solve acoustic challenges in senior living
Patients being pushed on wheelchairs, linen and food carts and refuse containers can create noise pollution
7/13/2018
Research, evidence key to building safer, more welcoming hospitals
A recent study of the design of operating rooms reveals how research-informed design can improve safety and performance
7/12/2018
Mosaics for morale: Colorful murals designed to brighten healthcare facilities
Mosaics can differentiate a healthcare space and its unique characteristics from competing hospitals, while bringing a positive energy to traditionally stressful environments
7/12/2018
Pre-op and post-op design can affect care
Research offers insight into how these environments can either support or hinder nursing work and care team interactions, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/12/2018
Ambulatory care exam room design can support better outcomes
Exam room layouts have evolved into strategic components of the delivery of care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
7/11/2018
Interior strategies for sustainable healthcare facilities
Facility managers should consider toxicity of materials and cleaning agents in interiors product selection
7/10/2018
