Remembering the caregiver in cancer center design
Healthcare Design magazine article says clinical setting should support work function and provide a supportive and positive environment
A cancer caregiver's work setting should support work function and provide a nurturing and positive environment that reflects the unique responsibilities the caregiver has in a patient’s journey, according to an article on the Healthcare Design magazine website. An effective design will enable them to provide a higher level of personal care to patients, so keeping the physical and emotional needs of caregivers, as well as their activities, in mind will enhance the patient experience.
Read the article.
April 7, 2014
Topic Area:
Interior Design
Recent Posts
Quaternary ammonium compounds are a popular disinfectant choice, but they may be causing more harm than good. A review outlines the problems with QACs and offers a solution.
As CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.
Now operating as Baptist Health Medical Center-El Dorado, the 151-bed facility is the 13th hospital in the Baptist Health system.
Upgrade planning has to start with a systemwide, portfolio approach rather than a site-by-site mindset.
The 198,593 square-foot facility will be in southeast Forsyth County.