Behind the Design
A New Kind of Clinic
The information below is an excerpt of an article posted on healthcaredesignmagazine.com. It discusses the newest trends in healthcare design. The article focuses on patient centered design and creating spa-like treatment centers to improve patient experience. In today’s healthcare model, flexibility and adaptability are essential to delivering quality care, responding to today’s needs as well […]
Improve Overcrowded Emergency Departments with Design
We have seen an increase in recent years of Emergency Department (ED) demand. With that demand comes new challenges that the healthcare administration and the staff must overcome in order to provide the utmost care. Below is a summary of an article written by Lisa Ellis, a Boston-based freelance writer for The Center for Health […]
The Use of Color in Healthcare Settings Can Impact Mental Health
Color is a fundamental element of design. Interior Designers are well schooled in the psychological effects of each color and combinations of color. Colors can put people in a certain state of mind. Some colors make us feel calm and relaxed while others cheer and excite. When we think about what colors are to […]
This Interactive Design Tool Provides a Deeper Understanding of How to Make Healthcare Facilities Safer and More Efficient for All
Last year, Marie Wikoff of Wikoff Design Studio in Reno, Nevada, acquired the Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC). The accreditation is highly sought after because individuals with this level of expertise can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs through design. The Center for Health Design provides industry tools that EDAC healthcare design professionals can […]
Three Design Tips to Create a First Impression That Lasts
The condition of a healthcare facility speaks volumes to patients, their friends and family and to the staff providing service. The old adage is: You only get one chance to make a good first impression. Below are some quick tips to ensure that healthcare designers can make a first impression that lasts. Define the First […]
Pediatric Waiting Rooms – Ease Tension with Colorful, Kid-Sized Chairs and Furniture That Can Be Easily Cleaned
When designing a pediatric waiting room, the goal is to make kids feel comfortable. Familiarity is comforting to kids, especially when they are in a strange place. Using colorful, kid-sized waiting room chairs that can be easily cleaned is one way to bring familiarity, safety and comfort to the waiting room. Standard lobby chairs do […]
A Look at Strip Mall Clinics
Modern Healthcare The modern approach to healthcare service is to provide patient centered care. One example of patient centered care is decentralized clinic locations. Decentralized clinic locations are more convenient for patients and operate at a lower cost. The reduced operating cost is good for the patient because it decreases the cost of care. Because of […]