'Person-centered design' seems clear enough as the core intent, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. But what does that look like in practice?
“Person-centered design” seems clear enough as a core intent, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. But what does it look like in practice? And how do you prioritize those needs? One way to fully embrace this type of design thinking is actually to include the the needs of staff.
February 20, 2019
Topic Area: Architecture
Assisted Living Facility Violated Safety Standards: OSHAFire at Gabriel House killed 10 residents died and injured and displaced dozens of others.
McCarthy Completes Construction of Citizens Health Hospital in KansasThe facility is among the nation’s largest hospitals funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Critical Access Hospital program.
California Tower at UC Davis Health Topped OutWhen completed in 2030, the California Tower will include a 14-story hospital facility and a five-story pavilion.
What 'Light' Daily Cleaning of Patient Rooms MissesMost environmental services workers still clean as if they were wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
Sprinkler Compliance: Navigating Code Mandates, Renovation Triggers and Patient SafetyAs CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.