Behind the Design
The Center For Health Design Offers Free Infection Control Toolbox
During the COVID-19 crisis, the Center for Health Design is providing its Infection Control toolbox, which is normally available only to members, free of charge. The toolbox includes hundreds of resources including design strategies, recommended tools, research literature, briefs, webinars, interviews with industry experts, and case studies. The toolbox contains a curated selection of evidence-based strategies […]
A Healthcare Facility Designed To Serve
Nationwide, hospitals are preparing for local and regional outbreaks of COVID-19. Renown, one of Reno’s local hospitals is no different. They recently set up a treatment tent near the ER to screen patients for respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19. As a healthcare designer, situations like this are a perfect reminder that our number one duty […]
Eco-Friendly Interior Finishes and Other Green Solutions for Healthcare Facilities
To put it bluntly, the healthcare industry as a whole produces a lot of waste. Going green isn’t just a fad, it’s necessary for the industry’s sustainability. Luckily, there are many green technologies and methods available now that can be implemented to reduce waste. Some of the techniques, discussed here can be implemented in the […]
Designing Hospitals with Security and Safety in Mind
Hospitals are places of health and restoration. Fostering an environment where patients and staff feel welcome and safe will facilitate the healing process. In 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the healthcare and social assistance sector had more occupational injuries compared to all other sectors of the economy. Designing Hospitals with security […]
Healthcare Design Trends to Watch for in the New Decade
So what does the future hold for the healthcare design industry? Here are the top three trends to watch for in the next 10 years. 1. The experience of receiving healthcare will be more engaging Medical facilities of the future will engage patients more actively. No longer will patients be told to sit in a […]
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 […]
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 […]