Behind the Design
Today’s Top Healthcare Design Trends
When you enter into a hospital for treatment, chances are you are feeling anxious. Experiencing a poorly designed atmosphere, whether you realize it or not will have a detrimental effect on your overall patient experience and your response to treatment. On the other end of the spectrum, a well-built environment will set you on a […]
A Positive Atmosphere Makes Patients Less Anxious and Builds Trust
When it comes to medical facilities, quality of care isn’t the only consideration for patient experience. Well-designed, aesthetically pleasing facilities are essential to the equation. A well-built environment attracts top talent/caregivers and patients. This in turn builds trust. Interior design can play a key role in both the physical and emotional health of patients and staff. With urgent care […]
5 Reasons Why Healthcare Design Matters
Each week we feature healthcare design projects that inspire, proven design techniques and new products that assist in the process. When it comes down to it, why does it matter? After all, when patients check into a facility, the design is most likely the last thing on their minds. That said, here are 6 reasons […]
Experts Agree – Infection Control Is Critical Now and In the Future of Healthcare Design
Earlier this year, Healthcare Design hosted a roundtable discussion bringing together a panel of professionals representing healthcare owners, designers, and product manufacturers. The session was held to discuss the evolution of design and specific products that support the healthcare industry’s infection control initiatives. Attendees Mark Alan, senior vice president, product management and development at Inpro […]
Flex Space is Today’s Demand in Healthcare Design
Flex space is today’s demand in Healthcare Design and for good reason. With the healthcare market needs changing so fast, it only makes sense that the facility can also change and adapt. Have you been in a hospital room as of late? Almost everything is mobile right down to wall partitions. This is because a […]
Lighting In An Intensive Care Unit Patient Room Plays A Role In Quality of Care, Safety, Sustainability, and Patient Comfort
Intensive care unit (ICU) patient rooms serve critically ill patients. With requirements for close monitoring and observation, as well as specialized equipment and technology, the physical environment can be frightening for families and requires special considerations to optimize staff efficiency, promote quality care and safety of patients, and support loved ones. Lighting in an ICU […]
Patient Experience Surveys Guide Change, Like Access to Care
Patient Experience Surveys guide change in healthcare design. They have become so important that it is now one of the first steps administrators and designers take when beginning a renovation or a new project. Asking patients the question “How can we make this better?” drives change in processes and design in healthcare. The steps taken […]