Author: Marie Wikoff
Memorable Care – Healthcare Design Techniques That Cater to the Growing Population with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s are a growing part of the patient population. There are a number of concepts and recommendations to help healthcare designers make them feel at ease. These measures can also help improve designs of more general healthcare facilities. A Look at Today’s Population To understand how vast the need is, take […]
Looking for a Charity to Support? Ronald McDonald House Is A Great One
The spirit of giving touches people most this time of year. If you are looking for a charity to support, the local Ronald McDonald House is a great one and very close to my heart. The Reno Ronald McDonald House opened in 1987. The House welcomes families living more than 30 miles away from Reno […]
The Importance of Art in Healthcare Design
When it comes to healthcare design, art can make all the difference. Normally when one thinks of a hospital, thoughts of sterile hallways and cold floors come to mind. This has led to a reputation that medical facilities are foreign and alienating. Artwork is one way of improving this image. But art has more to offer […]
Acoustics in Healthcare Design
Hospitals are noisy and bustling with activity. One of the most frequent complaints that patients have while in the hospital are noise levels, according to a survey by HCAHPS. Unwanted noise can increase patient stress levels, heart rate, blood pressure, and have a deleterious impact on their health. A study from AECOM showed that when patients are exposed to unwanted noise, […]
A Deep Understanding of Customers Moves Healthcare Forward
There is no question about it. Our market is fast-paced and things are only starting to move faster. The collection of data and it’s insights are helping companies identify problems, needs, and gaps in the product and service market. The healthcare industry is no different. In an evolving market, healthcare organizations need to go beyond […]
Choosing the Right Materials for Healthcare Facilities
One of the most challenging aspects of healthcare design is choosing the right materials for medical facilities. There are a multitude of factors to consider. Should the interior designers select a material that is easily cleaned, or should the designer instead choose a material that is more aesthetically pleasing? This article presents several factors healthcare interior […]
Why Design Students Should Consider Healthcare Design
The design industry has been experiencing a boom in recent decades, and in some cases, the industry has outperformed the rest of the economy. As the industry has grown and matured, more and more specialties have arisen. Young designers either in college or recent graduates have more options than ever to choose from when selecting […]