A positive distraction installation at the redesigned Burn Clinic at Children’s Mercy Kansas City reduces anxiety in patients, families, and the staff who care for them.
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Symphony Orthodontics, Virginia: Photo Tour
The 1,500-square-foot project uses evidence-based design strategies to deliver a calming and tranquil space.
Using Experiential Design To Improve The Patient Experience
Positive distractions that combine physical and digital elements can deliver a more dynamic, engaging experience within healthcare facilities.
CHOP’s New Hospital Creates Full Spectrum Of Care In King of Prussia, Pa.
With its second inpatient hospital in 170 years, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia brings together inpatient and outpatient care beyond the organization’s main campus.
More Research Can Help Demonstrate Value Of Evidence-based Design
It’s time to quantify the relationship between upfront investment in capital projects and long-term operational costs.
Should Healthcare Say Goodbye To Waiting Rooms?
The self-rooming model can help ease friction points within the clinic environment and meet patients‘ growing demand for seamless healthcare experiences.
Clovis Community Medical Center Expands In California
The Clovis Community Medical Center in Clovis, Calif., doubles in size to accommodate a faster-than-expected population growth spurt and the needs of a changing suburb.
Take 5 With RMF Engineering’s Jacek Grabowski
The project manager at RMF Engineering shares the top five trends and issues getting his attention right now, including proper training for staff on MEP equipment, the increasing popularity of microgrids and telemedicine.
Can Healthcare Design Away Loneliness?
Social isolation has become an epidemic in the U.S., and the healthcare design industry is in a unique position to help address it.
Cancer Center Finds New Home In Nashville MOB
Sarah Cannon Research Institute moves into a spacious new medical office building designed with residential-style touches to help put patients at ease.
Designing For Pediatric Patients With Complex Conditions
The new Rosedale School in Austin, Texas, provides a home for Dell Children’s Comprehensive Care Clinic in a building specifically designed to serve children with special needs.
How To Overcome Scheduling, Material Procurement Challenges In Healthcare Construction
Delivery of Cambridge Health Alliance’s new adult inpatient behavioral health unit offers lessons in planning, procurement, and design when facing a tight project schedule.
