Focus: Facility Design

Designing tomorrow's pediatric spaces

Criteria are: People, technology and safety and infection control


The design of future pediatric healthcare spaces must be visionary in response to a rapidly changing future, according to an article on the Medical Construction & Design website.

The criteria to develop the design of inpatient pediatric units are: People, technology and safety & infection control.

The inpatient pediatric unit of the future must take into consideration patients, family members and healthcare providers, the article said. 

For instance, communal spaces, such as shared lounges with dining and entertainment amenities, washer/dryer for family use and business facilities should be available

Read the article.

 

 



February 22, 2018


Topic Area: Architecture


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