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You Only Get One Chance to Make a Good First Impression
The overall condition of a healthcare facility speaks volumes to not only those who live and work there, but also to visitors and potential patients. The old adage is: You only get one chance to make a good first impression. When architects and designers are called in to redesign a tired looking facility, it is […]
Hospital in the Park
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Ranked as the fifth largest children’s hospital in the U.S., Nationwide Children’s is the primary pediatric health care provider for 37 counties, with more than 800 medical staff members and 4,500 employees. Faced with increasing volumes, the institution needed to replace its aging facility to accommodate growing patient needs. STRATEGY: Nationwide Children’s […]
John Hopkin’s Brings Kids Outdoors
One of the best things about summer is seeing kids playing outside. As summer begins, small patients and their siblings can cease the day and have some outdoor adventures of their own. The picture shown above is of a rooftop playground pirate ship. It was designed and built for the new John Hopkins, All Children’s […]
Hospital Administrators Look to Designers to Help Improve Patient Flow
Patient Flow is the process by which patients move through a hospital or other health care setting. Research has shown that improving Patient Flow may have a positive effect on patients and caregivers by improving the safety and quality of care. Smoothing the flow of patients in and out of hospitals and other health care settings […]
LEED Design – Becoming the New Healthcare Norm
LEED stands for: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED is a program that encourages green building and promotes sustainability in the construction of buildings and the efficiency of the utilities in the buildings. Green practices are no longer out of the ordinary—they’re normal, everyday decisions and choices that we’ve all learned to make. The same shift in green thinking can […]
Wayfinding – Design Techniques that Keep Visitors from Getting Lost
Endless corridors that seem to lead nowhere…. Poorly marked entrances…. Multiple elevator banks and incomprehensible signs…. Hospitals are realizing they have a design problem as patients and visitors struggle to navigate the maze of the modern medical complex. Confusing layouts and signage add to patients’ anxiety at a time when many are feeling ill and […]
Hybrid Furniture Maximizes Space
As healthcare facilities strive to increase levels of patient care and satisfaction, they also must accommodate the needs of patients’ families and visitors, as well as nurses, doctors, and other caregivers. In the face of ever-shrinking facility footprints, this can be a daunting task. Space is at a premium, and as facilities incorporate decentralized nursing […]