by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2008 | News
Client: University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona (Steve Brigham, Director, UMC Capital Planning & Projects) Architecture: CO Architects, Los Angeles, California (Stephen Yundt, AIA, ACHA, Principal-in-Charge; Dennis McFadden, FAIA, Design Principal; James Simeo,...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 30, 2008 | News
I recently attended a healthcare symposium that discussed the Lean philosophy as it relates to healthcare design and delivery. This approach, derived from the Toyota Production System, focuses on improving quality and safety and eliminating waste. The presenter said...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 27, 2008 | News
Earlier this month, I questioned the security measures that protect inpatients in hospitals, now I would like to talk about the question of whether or not patients are aware of the safety risks within their own rooms. On a recent visit to a hospital I had never been...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 26, 2008 | News
At an event this week I had the opportunity to talk with leaders in the healthcare facilities community about the state of the industry and the challenges they are facing. It should not be a surprise that the biggest concerns organizations are dealing with right now...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 20, 2008 | News
During the design process, patients, families and/or community members are: Comments: “It depends on the facility, their understanding of the design process, and their willingness to expend the resources to involve multiple stakeholders. The facilities that do...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 14, 2008 | News
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