Architecture - February 2016

Height-adjustable bathroom fixtures can make life easier for people with mobility challenges

Fixtures have been designed to allow quick and easy height and position adjustability

2/29/2016


Privacy by design in behavioral health facilities

The need for privacy remains integral to a patient’s experience as more outpatient facilities include behavioral health

2/26/2016


Surveying patients on healthcare facility designs

A design team surveyed cancer survivors about their experience with treatment and the environment in which they receive care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/24/2016


Designing ambulatory spaces for staff interaction

Healthcare organizations are shifting their care to team-based ambulatory models

2/16/2016


Designing for short-stay patients

It’s not cost-effective to build full acuity-adaptable inpatient rooms for short-stay patients, but for those staying more than 12 hours or overnight, spaces should go beyond the traditional observation unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/11/2016


How design can streamline doctor visits

Design features can help to speed up doctor visits, increasing office productivity and patient satisfaction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/10/2016


Nurses offer insights into healthcare design

Book by the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and Herman Miller Healthcare includes nurses' perspectives

2/10/2016


Healthcare facility design can boost the spirit of wellness

New designs should boost worker performance, productivity and patient satisfaction

2/8/2016


Exam room design trends to watch

The exam room is becoming the central location for care delivery—from standard exams to specialized procedures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/5/2016



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