Creating design unity in healthcare mergers

Combining systems, facilities creates interior design challenges

With an increase in healthcare mergers and acquisitions, interior designers now must examine economies of scale, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.

Designers also must deal with norms required by several partners or owners.

After a merger or acquisition, redundancies need to be identified to streamline workflows, the article said.

When there is national acquisition, healthcare facilities need to be tailored to the geographic areas they serve. Materials indigenous to the locations of the healthcare structures are important.

Read the articles.

September 21, 2016

Topic Area: Interior Design

Recent Posts

Making AI Work for Predictive Maintenance

AI can support predictive maintenance by helping managers anticipate equipment failures, reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.

Thomas Jefferson University Unveils Plans for Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Allentown, PA

Located at One Center Square, in downtown Allentown, the campus will include more than 54,000 square feet of newly constructed medical education space.

Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic to Open in September

The approximately 35,000-square-foot facility is designed around the needs of patients and families, bringing together hospital, clinic and diagnostic services in one location.

Respecting EVS Workers: 19 Minutes Is Not Enough

The infection control problem is time, and it's up to facility managers, EVS directors and infection preventionists to address the problem.

Where are the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hotspots in Healthcare?

First-year findings from Boston Medical Center show medical waste generates a disproportionate amount of healthcare emissions.

FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Job Board ‐ Available Jobs

Experienced Senior Maintenance Tech »