Dignity Health $220 million renovation design to focus on 'human kindness'

Feedback from patients and families informed 39-hospital project


The Dignity Health $220 million renovation's design focused on 'human kindness,' according to an article on the Health Facility Management website.

Feedback from patients and families informed the 39-hospital project that focuses on the physical environment’s impact on patient healing and experience.

The improvements will address the feeling of being welcomed and comfortable in a facility that is easy to navigate and fosters a spiritual, healing environment, the article said.

Patient rooms, emergency departments, nurses’ stations, family and surgery waiting areas, main lobbies, parking areas, gardens and common areas will be improved.

Read the article.

 



October 8, 2015


Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities


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