by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2009 | News
Changing an organization’s culture from a medical model to a resident-centered model is a continuous process that takes time and does not happen overnight. Think of it as a journey, rather than a destination. It is a movement that encourages homes to examine...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 26, 2009 | News
How important is iconic architectural design in the design of a hospital? 36% – Very important 33% – Somewhat important 31% – Not important Comments: -A functional design is equally important reflecting service needs -Is there and STC rating for...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 25, 2009 | News
“Google,” used as a verb, has almost reached a synonymous status with “look up.” “Look up” used to mean, go to the desk drawer and heave out the yellow two-inch thick book crammed with a boring black and white list of numbers and addresses. Google and other search...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 24, 2009 | News
Like many of us, we’re carefully reviewing budgets for every line item. However, this is a good time to put into place some relatively simple ideas to enhance the patient experience. Service is not costly and updating your environment can be a minimal expense if done...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 19, 2009 | News
Slow cycles of light transform both shape and color in cp-kik studio’s recent installation at Frisbie Hospital in Rochester, New Hampshire. cp-kik, a partnership between artists Caroline Parent and Kathleen Kimball, created the “diodic art” piece Transformations using...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 19, 2009 | News
Staten Island has long endured the reputation of being New York City’s dumping ground. But with the support of the local community and state elected officials, the Staten Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS) aims to give the borough a greener image. SIMHS, a...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 18, 2009 | News
The Edward A Doisy Research Center at St. Louis University (SLU) in St. Louis, Missouri, (Architect of Record: Cannon Design) is more than just another building on the university’s medical campus; it’s a beacon, both literally and figuratively. “Its campus is really...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 13, 2009 | News
As we move forward, the healthcare industry will be serving a double edged sword, and in an effort to reduce or eliminate the pain, the MAGNUMUS need for process improvement and quality metrics is ESSENTIAL. Specifically in these times it is necessary to eliminate...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 11, 2009 | News
More information on LEED for Healthcare from the USGBC << Back to videos
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 10, 2009 | News
Healthcare is shedding jobs, the credit crunch is forcing facilities to defer projects and long-term economics outlooks are bleak. You can take advantage of this unchartered territory with some cost-saving measures. LEAN Practices As I wrote last month (Three Reasons...
