Interior Design - September 2014
Converting doubles to private rooms
ACA has increased the pressure to go to all private rooms, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
9/30/2014
Children's hospital to have Xbox Kinect-powered atrium
New $270 million A.I. duPont Hospital for Children will open in Wilmington, Del.
9/29/2014
St. Louis senior community renovates inside and out
Bethesda Terrace project created a multi-use living/dining/activity room and beautified the outdoor space, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
9/25/2014
Hospital room design boosts patient recovery times
University Medical Center of Princeton room design changes result in 99 percent patient satisfaction score
9/22/2014
White paper on sound masking available
Free case study on Healthcare Design website details Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel project
9/18/2014
White paper explores interior design for autistic
Free paper on Healthcare Design magazine website discusses design goals and guidelines for creating a soothing and stimulant environment
9/17/2014
Hospital patients benefit from new rooms, healthcare exec says
Princeton HealthCare System CEO says redesigned rooms led to 30 percent reduction in the use of pain medication
9/11/2014
Healthcare design benefits still depend on financial incentives
Thirty years after a seminal study on the healing benefits of healthcare design, a 'room with a view' is still news
9/10/2014
Effective behavior health spaces more complex
Design trends include a focus on creating an environment that reflects situations patients will encounter when they leave the facility
9/10/2014
Maintaining a facility's interior
White paper on Long-Term Living's website recommends taking a long-term view when it comes to door and wall protection
9/8/2014
Flooring helps distinguish young adult cancer unit
Southampton General Hospital uses floor to create treatment and relaxation spaces
9/3/2014