Simple design tweaks can make a patient room safer, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
Simple design tweaks can make a patient room safer, according to a blog by Executive Editor Jennifer Kovacs Silvis on the Healthcare Design website. While operational changes can make a significant impact on patient safety, implemented these changes in unison with evidence-based design solutions can create an even larger positive difference in patient safety, the article said.
August 26, 2014
Topic Area: Blogs
Infrastructure Issues: Assisting Mobility-Challenged VisitorsParking constraints, mobility needs and patient experience priorities are elevating arrival pathways as a strategic planning issue.
Willis-Knighton Medical Center Upgrades Chilled Water PlantThe medical center sought upgrades through Trane to add capacity, control comfort, increase redundancy and reduce energy costs.
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Managing High-Volume Laundry Operations Tips and tricks one director has learned in three decades of managing a large, high-volume laundry operation.