Despite their knowledge of the environment, nurses have not always been included in the design process, but that is changing, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.
Healthcare organizations, design firms and nursing groups are recognizing the value nurses can bring to facility design.
Their input can mean that workflow processes are respected and helps to avoid additional project costs.
For instance, in one hospital project, designers planned to place sinks in a location that would have required caregivers to have their backs to the patient.
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