As frequent readers of HEALTHCARE DESIGN can attest, the “look” of hospitals has changed radically over the past 10 years—perhaps no more so than in their exterior appearance. The gray monoliths of yesteryear are no longer with us (or at least not as prevalently)....
2008 Jury for Categories A (Built, Less than $25 million), B (Built, More than $25 million), and C (Unbuilt) Dan Noble, FAIA, FACHA Award Program Chair HKS, Inc. Dallas, Texas Dan Noble is the director of design for HKS, Inc. A 25-year veteran of the design industry,...
I recently attended a healthcare symposium that discussed the Lean philosophy as it relates to healthcare design and delivery. This approach, derived from the Toyota Production System, focuses on improving quality and safety and eliminating waste. The presenter said...
Earlier this month, I questioned the security measures that protect inpatients in hospitals, now I would like to talk about the question of whether or not patients are aware of the safety risks within their own rooms. On a recent visit to a hospital I had never been...
At an event this week I had the opportunity to talk with leaders in the healthcare facilities community about the state of the industry and the challenges they are facing. It should not be a surprise that the biggest concerns organizations are dealing with right now...
During the design process, patients, families and/or community members are: Comments: "It depends on the facility, their understanding of the design process, and their willingness to expend the resources to involve multiple stakeholders. The facilities that do involve...
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