Interior Design - November 2014
Design's role in fall prevention
Fall prevention measures can include high-contrast lips on the shower edge and black toilet seats, but these measures often meet with resistance, according to a blog on the Environments for Aging website
11/19/2014
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Baby boomers are influencing senior facility design
Three trends are emerging: User-driven design, nature-inspired healing and greater diversity in flooring
11/19/2014
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Michigan hospital opens natural birthing center
The center includes six private birthing suites equipped with large hydrotherapy tubs, massaging shower heads and other amenities for natural labor and delivery
11/18/2014
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Understanding design implications of healthcare reform's next step
The recently implemented CMS Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program is tied to quality outcomes and mandated by the Affordable Care Act, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/12/2014
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Balancing safety and independence
Senior care facilities with fall-prone populations are trying to balance safety and their residents' desire to live as they choose
11/10/2014
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Environmental psychology in wayfinding design
Article discusses making wayfinding part of the early design process in healthcare facilities
11/7/2014
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Vermont psych facility rebuilds after hurricane
Rebuilding Vermont State Hospital offered opportunities to bring facility into the 21st century, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website
11/5/2014
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