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Maternity Ward Design: Creating a Welcoming Haven for Mother, Baby, and Family
As a healthcare designer, I have had opportunities to create spaces that enhance the patient experience. One area that holds a special place in my heart is the design of maternity wards. These unique spaces play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of both the mother and baby. Today, I want to […]
Designing Healthcare Spaces That Promote Staff Well-being and Reduce Turnover
As a healthcare designer, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of a well-designed space on staff morale, efficiency, and ultimately the retention of talented healthcare professionals. By creating an environment that supports the demanding nature of their jobs, we can empower healthcare staff to provide the best care possible. In this blog post, I will […]
Enhancing the Healing Environment: Top 3 Interior Colors for Optimal Healthcare Settings
As a healthcare design professional, I have always believed in the profound impact a well-designed environment has on patients’ well-being and recovery. Color, being a powerful element of design, plays a crucial role in creating a healing ambiance within healthcare settings. In this post, we will explore the top three interior colors that I recommend […]
Healthcare Design: Promoting Efficiency and Patient Well-Being in a Small Facility
Healthcare facilities play a critical role in providing high-quality care to patients. However, the design of these facilities is often overlooked, despite its significant impact on workflow efficiency, patient experience, and staff productivity. This is particularly important when designing small healthcare facilities, where space constraints can pose unique challenges. In this post, we will explore […]
Sky Factory Creates Illusions of Nature to Promote Healing and Well-being
Sky Factory creates illusions of nature to promote healing and well-being in various settings including healthcare and hospitality environments, and office spaces. In today’s world where we spend more and more time inside, the connection to nature that Sky Factory supplies is important. It reconnects us to the natural world and brings the beauty and […]
Supporting Families Beyond Healthcare: St. Jude’s Commitment to Care
At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, patients and their families battling childhood cancer, sickle cell disease, and other life-threatening disorders find solace in a home away from home. Apart from offering world-class medical treatment, the hospital goes a step further by addressing various needs that arise during their prolonged stays. Recognizing the […]
Optimizing Efficiency in Healthcare Design with Occupancy Sensors
Efficiency is a cornerstone in healthcare design and has a direct correlation to enhancing patient experiences, ensuring staff productivity, and reducing energy consumption. One strategy healthcare designers can employ to optimize efficiency is by incorporating occupancy sensors connected to lights. Doing so enables illumination only when rooms are occupied. In this article, we will explore […]