HEALTHCARE DESIGN 2010
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Healthcare's New Era and Implications for the Design Profession
A new business model is rapidly emerging for healthcare providers, replacing the model under which both hospitals and physicians have operated for almost 45 years. Since Medicare was enacted in 1966, the healthcare provider industry has operated within a fee-for-service (FFS) system, which rewards healthcare providers primarily for the volume of services delivered.
Accelerated by the global economic crisis, U.S.
Las Vegas revisited
As mentioned in last month's column, our recent HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 conference was the best-attended in the show's history, topping out the previous high-water mark set in 2008 with more than 3,700 attendees. But as great as that turnout-and the conference...
Designing For Fast-track Treatment In Emergency Departments
Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Dallas, Georgia, shares how its emergency department is designed to support a fast-track treatment approach for patients with urgent conditions, resulting in shorter wait times and improved operational flow.
Metrics today, metrics tomorrow
Based on a sustainable building session, “Trends in Greening-Where Does Your Facility Fall in the Greening Spectrum?” presented at the HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 Conference, November 13-16, 2010, in Las Vegas. Medical waste incinerators are a major source of mercury in the...
Healing landscapes research
Based on an evidence-based design and research session, “Natural Images-The Effects on Patients Undergoing Surgery,” presented at the HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 Conference, November 13-16, 2010, in Las Vegas.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Thank you so very much for your September 2010 interview as a preview to our Evidence-Based Design (EBD) Furniture Checklist presentation at the HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 conference. We were delighted to share with HEALTHCARE DESIGN magazine readers the...
Healthcare Design.10 Photo Gallery
HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 Conference, November 13-16, 2010, in Las Vegas
Healthcare Design 2011 January;11(1):26-27
People's Choice Awards
Perusing displays ranging from modular furniture and wayfinding signage to an earthquake-proof fastening system and seating, attendees at HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 were asked to speak up on which one of the new, innovative design products featured in the show floor's Product Pavilion they thought was the best.
Voting for the First Annual Product Pavilion People's Choice Awards took place throughout the live HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 Conference, held November 13-16, 2010, in Las Vegas.
HITECH meets healthcare design
The transformative effects of healthcare reform and ARRA-HITECH are not always apparent to facility planners and architects, but the provisions are tightly linked to building and renovation plans, Healthcare Informatics Editor-in-Chief Mark Hagland told attendees at the Healthcare Design Executive Forum held Nov. 14 in Las Vegas. Cohosted by Hagland and HEALTHCARE DESIGN Editor-in-Chief Todd Hutlock, the day-long forum, which was part of HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10, focused on technology and its implications for current and future healthcare environments.
Winning in Las Vegas
The HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 conference held Nov. 13-16 in Las Vegas was a perfect example of a must-attend event in an otherwise economically trying period. Approximately 3,700 colleagues attended, taking part in exceptional educational programming, inspiring keynote addresses, lively discussions, an informative trade show, great food, and entertainment-all of a high caliber. The conference has earned a place of importance for all who are engaged in healthcare design. It was truly a winning experience without the need to gamble.
The use of color in healthcare settings
Quick-what's your favorite color? Does it make you feel good? The idea that certain colors can affect how we feel is not new. Many believe certain colors can make you more productive, relaxed, or excited, for example.
For the last 20 years, I have specialized in healthcare interior design and healing environments. Over the years, clients have often asked me what colors are most appropriate for healthcare settings.
