Designing healthcare facilities with anything from opportunities for exercise to quiet places to work can influence how patient care is delivered, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Designing healthcare facilities with anything from opportunities for exercise to quiet places to work can contribute to a sense of self-worth and self-control, which can influence how patient care is delivered, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. A new focus on employee work and respite areas addresses both patient satisfaction concerns and employee recruitment needs.
November 16, 2016
Topic Area: Architecture
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Building Hospital Resilience in an Era of Extreme WeatherExpert Jennifer Mahan discusses the vulnerabilities healthcare facilities face during disasters and the infrastructure strategies that keep operations running.