by HCD Guest Author | Jan 1, 2011 | News
Dear Editor, Thank you so very much for your September 2010 interview as a preview to our Evidence-Based Design (EBD) Furniture Checklist presentation at the HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 conference. We were delighted to share with HEALTHCARE DESIGN magazine readers the...
by HCD Guest Author | Jan 1, 2011 | News
Signage systems 2/90 Sign Systems introduces FlxSign, an ADA solution for environments with a unique safety requirement for lightweight, sanitary, pliable signs with no sharp edges. FlxSign requires no tools for installation and is a suitable choice for laboratories,...
by HCD Guest Author | Jan 1, 2011 | News
As mentioned in last month’s column, our recent HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 conference was the best-attended in the show’s history, topping out the previous high-water mark set in 2008 with more than 3,700 attendees. But as great as that turnout-and the...
by HCD Guest Author | Jan 1, 2011 | Trends
Based on a sustainable building session, “Trends in Greening-Where Does Your Facility Fall in the Greening Spectrum?” presented at the HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 Conference, November 13-16, 2010, in Las Vegas. Medical waste incinerators are a major source of mercury in the...
by Jennifer Silvis | Dec 23, 2010 | News
It’s that time of year. No matter the holiday you’re celebrating during this season, we all have our traditions and some things that are just to be expected—from unbearable traffic and crowded shopping malls to carolers, tree-lightings, and family gatherings. It’s...
by HCD Guest Author | Dec 21, 2010 | News
In recent years, evidence-based design (EBD) has taught us that nature contributes to healing, colors can affect mood, and sound can contribute to stress. In the healthcare environment, aesthetics have greatly improved over the last 20 years. However, I still...
by Jennifer Silvis | Dec 16, 2010 | News
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand the ins and outs of infection control. In fact, you can be a downright dummy.At least that’s the case now with the recent release of the second edition of Infection Control for Dummies, part of the...
by HCD Guest Author | Dec 15, 2010 | News
Healthcare design does not naturally lend itself to the comforts of home. As I have mentioned in previous blogs, much of my own design work has focused on finding elements that evoke home and a sense of well-being. Pleasant distractions in a welcoming environment can...
by HCD Guest Author | Dec 14, 2010 | News
As a member of a design team that recently completed an award-winning hospital chapel in Tacoma, Washington, it really brought to life for me how these sacred spaces are utilized by the community of patients and staff. The diversity of the people who use these spaces...
