by HCD Guest Author | Jul 31, 2009 | News
The United States is facing the worst nursing shortage in history. Not enough young nurses are entering the workforce, while baby boomers are aging and requiring more and more medical care. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a registered...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 28, 2009 | News
Continuing mycoverage of the AAH Leadership Forum, here is my interview with Peter L. Bardwell, FAIA, FACHA, who comments on the uniquely challenging statements made at the Forum and on the new partnership between AAH and ACHA. Part 1 Part 2
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 27, 2009 | News
As hospitals battle to survive the “Perfect Storm” of a converging bad economy, stumbling banks, and paradigm-changing healthcare reform, they will visit their financial stress upon healthcare architects. That was the basic message, and its overall sense of...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 27, 2009 | News
I am always unsure how to answer the loaded questions from clients. You can see them aiming and then they fire. “What are your thoughts on carpet in skilled nursing resident rooms?” They either hate carpet or love it. There is no middle ground in this subject. You...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 27, 2009 | News
The movement toward same-handed patient room design has gained momentum over the past several years. Yet the question remains: Do same-handed patient rooms improve safety and decrease potential error? HGA colleague and medical planner Dave Willer compares the concept...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 26, 2009 | News
Due to the complexities and long lengths of time that are involved with the development of most healthcare building projects, many of our project teams are realizing the advantages of engaging key subcontractor trades in design-assist arrangements. The benefit...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 26, 2009 | News
How active are you on social networking sites? 3.64% – I’m on all of them 24/7! 36.36% – I check sites daily 27.27% – I log in a few times a week 10.91% – I only look once a month 21.82% – I avoid them at all...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 22, 2009 | News
Continuing ourtour through the Arlington Free Clinic in Arlington County, Virginia, HEALTHCARE DESIGN Editor Richard Peck interviews Tama Duffy Day, FASID, IIDA, LEED AP, who provides a broad overview of the project from the design standpoint. Below is a two-part...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 20, 2009 | News
The proposed healthcare reform bills, if passed… 60.0% – Will have a noticeable impact on healthcare design 10% – Will have no impact on healthcare design 30% – May have an impact, but not in the immediate future COMMENTS – When there are...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 20, 2009 | News
We are often asked about the use and benefits or Isolated Power Systems in place of Ground Fault Circuit Protectors in Operating Rooms. There are several things to keep in mind:This is a grey area for many hospitals and the codes that govern them. The grey area...
