Author: Marie Wikoff
Patient First Care System
The patient first care system is a statement that most hospitals run by, but many are still trying to achieve. This would put emphasis on the outcomes of the patient and their well-being over everything else. It’s important to ensure an effective, patient-centered clinical environment that is conducive to the delivery of high-quality care. In […]
Healthcare Design and Climate Change Go Hand in Hand
At the end of April 2022, hospitals and other healthcare designers were tasked with creating a greener healthcare design to help combat climate change. An article by Healthcare Design magazine has outlined some of the things that healthcare professionals and designers can do to help this growing issue. Below are the major points from the […]
Sound and Acoustics Play a Role in Healthcare Design
Hospitals are noisy and bustling with activity. One of the most frequent complaints that patients have while in the hospital is noise levels. Unwanted noise can increase patient stress levels, heart rate, and blood pressure, and have a deleterious impact on their health. But how can designers help solve the sound and acoustics issue in healthcare? Materials Matter […]
Can Hospital Designs Reduce Risks?
The greatest risks for patients during a hospital stay are hospital-acquired infections, medical errors, and falls. This is where a hospital’s physical design becomes a crucial element of patient health, comfort, and well-being. Good hospital design can reduce these risks. Design Elements that Prevent Infection Hilliard Architects and Wikoff Design Studio presented the VA project […]
Designing a Facility with Victims of Sexual Assault in Mind
More than anyone else, people who have been victims of sexual assault want a safe place to go to get the care they need. Designing a facility with victims of sexual assault in mind allows them to feel safe and possibly gives them the space to open up about what happened. Below are the highlights […]
Adding Machines to HealthCare Design can Reduce Healthcare Costs and Improve Care
Many people today like to have as much control over the things in life that can affect them personally. Adding some extra machines when designing new areas can give some of the power back to the patient. To read the highlights from the article continue reading and to visit the full article click here. Why […]
Turning to Empty Spaces for Healthcare Facilities
Due to the closures of a lot of retail stores, there has been an increase in empty spaces. Healthcare facilities have been using these empty spaces to create easier access to healthcare. To read the full article click here, below are the highlights. Building Structure Retail spaces usually have taller floor-to-floor heights than most medical […]