Netherlands healthcare facility has transformed into a warm and welcoming place
A redesigned healthcare facility in the Netherlands has transformed into a more warm and welcoming place to ease patient fear, according to an article on the Fierce Healthcare website.
The Rotterdam Eye Hospital took a patient-first approach to redesigning its hospital.
The children's wing features stepping stones so the young patients can speak eye-to-eye with clinicians.
There is also brightly colored furniture and artwork to make the space more fun.
December 15, 2016
Topic Area: Interior Design
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