Neighbors Health System changed the traditional layout and operations of the emergency department to reduce the time patients wait to see a doctor, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Texas' Neighbors Health System changed the traditional layout and operations of the emergency department to reduce the time patients wait to see a doctor, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Neighbors decided the best way to do that was to put the doctor next to the front door.
April 22, 2016
Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities
Balancing Act: Designing for Safety and FlexibilityBy understanding NFPA 99 requirements, facilities can be better designed to meet current needs and anticipate future challenges.
Methodist Healthcare Breaks Ground on Methodist ER Medina ValleyConstruction began in March 2026 and is projected for completion by March 2027.
Fire Protection in Healthcare: Why Active and Passive Systems Must Work as OneSprinklers, smoke compartments and firestopping can form an interdependent safety strategy.
Building Envelope Design: Beyond Energy EfficiencyAn integrated approach to envelope design can create more comfortable and energy-efficient hospitals.
Outpatient Surge Reshapes Long-Term Strategy for Medical Outpatient BuildingsDemographic tailwinds, policy uncertainty and shifting care models are pushing health systems to rethink how and where they invest in outpatient facilities.