Trends and Analysis - February 2018
Design research needs culturally diversity
Diverse research can only benefit this industry’s overall body of research and the profession, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/28/2018
Designing tomorrow's pediatric spaces
Criteria are: People, technology and safety and infection control
2/22/2018
Many pediatric hospitals are including behavioral health services
Designers on behavioral healthcare projects are creating soothing environments with features a younger patient will like, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/20/2018
Patience experience research informs healthcare design
Architects collected and analyzed demographic data, researched medical symptoms and identified personal preferences associated with various mental and behavioral health conditions
2/14/2018
How to keep a facility running during expansion and / or renovation
By mixing creative choreography with ground rules, goals and expectations, owners and construction firms can make these hard jobs a little easier
2/13/2018
Contractor cleared of causing dust contamination at hospital
Hospital had to postpone surgeries due to dust contamination
2/9/2018
Hospital flooring options: Creating a safe and durable care setting
With its large surface area and high amounts of foot traffic, a healthcare facility needs the right type of flooring and flooring materials
2/9/2018
Ohio healthcare facility gets lighting upgrade
OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital switches to LED fixtures as part of conservation efforts
2/8/2018
