AAH Report: Interview with Peter L. Bardwell

Continuing mycoverage of the AAH Leadership Forum, here is my interview with Peter L. Bardwell, FAIA, FACHA, who…

AAH Report: Surviving the "Perfect Storm"

As hospitals battle to survive the “Perfect Storm” of a converging bad economy, stumbling banks, and paradigm-changing healthcare…

ASID: The Arguments for Solid Surface Flooring Versus Carpet in Skilled Nursing

I am always unsure how to answer the loaded questions from clients. You can see them aiming and…

Designing same-handed rooms to increase patient safety

The movement toward same-handed patient room design has gained momentum over the past several years. Yet the question…

The Advantages of and Lessons Learned from Design-Assist Services on Healthcare Projects

How active are you on social networking sites?

How active are you on social networking sites? 3.64% – I’m on all of them 24/7! 36.36% –…

Arlington Free Clinic podcast

Continuing ourtour through the Arlington Free Clinic in Arlington County, Virginia, HEALTHCARE DESIGN Editor Richard Peck interviews Tama…

The effect of healthcare reform on healthcare design

The proposed healthcare reform bills, if passed… 60.0% – Will have a noticeable impact on healthcare design 10%…

Questions about Isolated Power Systems

 We are often asked about the use and benefits or Isolated Power Systems in place of Ground Fault…