by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
There are so many healthcare institutions in this country that are the product of long-standing dreams backed by enormous goodwill and philanthropic support that it’s appropriate to create an art piece for a healthcare facility that not only celebrates this, but...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
Healthcare facilities are becoming ever more complex, making them more maze-like and unfriendly to their users. Factors such as poor vision, low literacy levels, and multilingual needs blend to become a nightmare when attempts at communicating complex medical jargon...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
Specialty Directory Index Access-Control Systems……………64 Accessories, Custom-Designed……………64……………Acoustic Treatments……………64 Air Conditioners, Packaged Terminal……………64 Architects and Planners……………65 Architects, Landscape……………69 Art for Medical Facilities……………70...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
It would be helpful if we could read the minds of clients during the preconstruction phase of a project, so we could know exactly how to create what they envision. Mind reading, however, is not very practical, so we opted for the next best thing. CG Schmidt recently...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
High-impact signs The Impression Series from Cooper Signage & Graphics, Inc., offers personalization to fit any interior at a fraction of the cost of custom-designed and -fabricated signage. These signs are available as wall plaques or single- or double-faced...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
For hospitals planning a building program, one of the most fundamental questions is whether to construct a new hospital or expand/renovate the existing facility. Each hospital faces different circumstances, so this decision must account for the approach best...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
Photography By Tony Lopez, East End Film and Digital Corporation This past year, nearly 50,000 patients visited the emergency department at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center (BMHMC) in East Patchogue, New York. The new Clare F. Rose Emergency, Trauma, and...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
A new design initiative in the residential industry called evidence-based design is surfacing, and its benefits may translate to the healthcare industry. Evidence-based design becomes connected to anticipated patient outcomes by being research-informed, i.e., through...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
Every hospital goes through an-nual planning exercises to help it meet patients’ needs most ef-fectively in the upcoming year. Is facility planning on your list? It should be, because facilities play such a vital role in the function of an organization. If your...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 1, 2003 | News
In 1998, Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois, was a 70-year-old institution looking to change its image from a “rural hospital” to that of a regional medical center. For this to happen, Condell needed improved circulation for patients, staff, and...
