by HCD Guest Author | Jun 22, 2012 | News
Depending on who you ask, the Supreme Court's ruling on healthcare reform might come as early as today or as late as next Friday. According to a recent American Action Forum (AAF) survey, 25% of legal insiders think the decision will be released on...
by Jennifer Silvis | Jun 21, 2012 | News
I’m happy to share a transition taking place here at HEALTHCARE DESIGN and Healthcare Building Ideas.In response to feedback we’ve heard from our readers, we’re making an exciting move to bring the construction, engineering, and facility management...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 21, 2012 | News
Ahead of a possible ruling from the Supreme Court, speculation is running wild about the fate of healthcare reform. However one piece of the puzzle that has been somewhat prominent despite commentary from all camps is that of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Recently...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 21, 2012 | News
For today’s healthcare providers, the maintenance and storage of ever-increasing volumes of electronic medical records (EMR) has become a major challenge.Data that once required just a tiny allocation of the programmed space in the hospital or medical office...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 20, 2012 | News
According to a study published online recently in Annals of Emergency Medicine (“National Trends in Emergency Department Occupancy, 2001-2008: Impact of Inpatient Admissions Versus Emergency Department Practice Intensity”), visits to emergency...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 20, 2012 | News
Previous posts (see "Making Healing Safe at Night") by my colleagues have referenced operational and planning solutions to help improve caregiver functions at night. There are also engineering components that help create a successful night-time healing...
by Jennifer Silvis | Jun 20, 2012 | News
In 1997, when the American Hospital Dubai opened the doors of its modest 100-bed American-style community hospital, the structural feats that would soon define the image of Dubai (man-made islands, indoor ski slopes, and the world’s tallest building) were still...
by Jennifer Silvis | Jun 20, 2012 | Trends
Josh Karliner, international coordinator for Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), shared the organization’s perspective on healthcare sustainability activities worldwide. Facilities across the world have varying levels of sustainability engagement, from being nonexistent...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 19, 2012 | News
In our final installment on clinic design, we’ll look at the patient check-out. Some basic design choices can help expedite the check-out process. For instance, the check-out should be conveniently located and comfortably appointed so patients have a place...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 18, 2012 | News
Click here to read Part 1 of this interview. A. Ray Pentecost III, DrPH, FAIA, FACHA, LEED APVice President, Director of Healthcare Architecture, and Design Principal, Clark Nexsen Architecture and EngineeringA. Ray Pentecost has demonstrated throughout his career...
