Designers can’t control the aging process and the effects hearing loss has on the individual resident, but they can control the built environment, according to an article on the Environments on Aging website
Designers can’t control the aging process and the effects hearing loss has on the individual resident, but they can control the built environment, according to an article on the Environments on Aging website. It’s important to understand the interior finishes and materials that can positively affect the acoustical environment in senior living communities.
July 11, 2019
Topic Area: Interior Design
The Hidden Risks of QAC Disinfectants in Healthcare FacilitiesQuaternary ammonium compounds are a popular disinfectant choice, but they may be causing more harm than good. A review outlines the problems with QACs and offers a solution.
Sprinkler Compliance: Navigating Code Mandates, Renovation Triggers and Patient SafetyAs CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.
Baptist Health Acquires South Arkansas Regional HospitalNow operating as Baptist Health Medical Center-El Dorado, the 151-bed facility is the 13th hospital in the Baptist Health system.
Wider View: Planning LED Upgrades Across a Healthcare PortfolioUpgrade planning has to start with a systemwide, portfolio approach rather than a site-by-site mindset.
Cone Health Plans Hospital in Forsyth County of North CarolinaThe 198,593 square-foot facility will be in southeast Forsyth County.