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Opioid Crisis Drives Emergency Department Reconfiguration
Reflecting both the national opioid-abuse crisis and rising awareness of mental health conditions, hospitals are recognizing an intense need to accommodate cognitively impaired patients more effectively and more sensitively in the emergency department (ED). Connecticut’s Waterbury Hospital and Newport Hospital in Rhode Island Lead the Way Hospital leaders are seeking a careful balance in separating […]
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel Opens Inspiration Place
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel in Wesley Chapel, Fla., recently opened Inspiration Place, a newly built concierge health facility dedicated to whole-person healthcare services for women. Whole-person healthcare services present a vision of health care for the future that honors the whole person–mind, body, and spirit. The 11,000-square-foot project, built by Stevens Construction, features wood, tile, and stone finishes, […]
Outpatient Services Move to Hotel-Like Environments
The healthcare industry is embracing a new trend. Moving outpatient services to a more consumer-friendly environment. Think hotel-like environments. Moving these services to a controlled environment is better for everyone because its a more comfortable experience for the patients and it reduces the cost of healthcare by cutting down on waste. E4H Takes the Lead […]
Humanity Centered Design – A New Perspective
Healthcare designers get the opportunity to brighten, cheer and unburden many of the harsh realities that patients, their families, and the healthcare providers face every day. Through design, we can provide the optimum environment and reduce healthcare costs. On this blog, we highlight Patient-Centered care a lot. Patient-centered care is a mindset for designers that seek […]
Remodel Finalist Creates Modern Space for Mother and Baby
The Mother Baby Center (St. Paul, Minn.) is more than just a facility and more than just a business model. It’s a promise to every patient and family, and the answer to the question, “What does every mother and baby deserve?” It includes all of the comforts of home, amenities of a 5-star hotel, positive […]
Healthcare Designers, Hilliard Architects, and Wikoff Design Studio, Improve Operational Efficiency
Healthcare facilities face critical issues that often require a design eye to address infection control, patient and staff safety and operational efficiency. What is Operational Efficiency In Healthcare? Operational efficiency is the capability of an enterprise to deliver products or services to its customers in the most cost-effective manner possible while still ensuring the high quality […]
How-To Incorporate Art into Healthcare Spaces
Incorporating art into healthcare spaces promotes positive outcomes for patients, families, and staff. Recently, Healthcare Design Magazine shared these experts tips on incorporating art into healthcare spaces. The Center for Health Design recently presented the webinar “How to Commission Art in Your Healthcare Environment.” Speaker Stefanie O’Keefe, RFP specialist at CODAworx, an online global network that connects […]