Focus on evidence-based design helps reduce stress and support patient comfort with more homelike features, better lighting, and views of nature, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Healthcare design's gold standard now focuses on evidence-based design that reduces stress and supports patient comfort with more homelike features, better lighting, and views of nature, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. At the same time, Lean planning streamlined caregiver workflow, increased efficiency, and improved patient care.
October 8, 2015
Topic Area: Architecture
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