Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

Hospital redesigned to ease patient fear

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.

Read the article.

 

 



December 15, 2016


Topic Area: Interior Design


Recent Posts

How EVS Leaders Can Support Staff for Better Cleaning

Environmental services is one of the most important departments in healthcare facilities, but it can be a difficult one to manage.


Addressing Infection Prevention Staffing Gaps in Ambulatory and Procedural Care

Traditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings.


MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Officially Opens

The new six-story hospital is designed to serve the unique needs of infants, children and adolescents across the full continuum of care.


Where Workforce Strategy Meets Facility Design

Designing healthcare facilities with the same rigor applied to clinical programming creates environments where clinicians want to stay.


OCAD Student Research Inspires Dementia Friendly Shower Redesign at UHN Hospital

The space responds to a common challenge in care environments, where showering can be disorienting and stressful due to unfamiliar surroundings, noise and limited privacy.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.