The first days of summer will see the installation of a new MRI building at St. Joseph Health, St. Mary Medical Center, located in Apple Valley, California, that will serve patients from across the High Desert region and beyond. Petra ICS and Healthcare Design & Construction, both Innovation Institute companies, have been working together as a team preparing Read More …
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Hoar Construction Starts CEP Piping Expansion at Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Hoar Construction recently started a piping expansion project that ties the Lowder and McWane buildings into the Central Energy Plant on the Children’s of Alabama campus. The CEP was built to anticipate a larger load than the Benjamin Russell expansion facility and to eventually support all existing facilities Read More …
SLAM Presents at 2016 Planetree International Conference
GLASTONBURY, Conn. – The The S/L/A/M Collaborative presented at the 2016 Planetree International Conference on patient-centered care Oct. 31. The presentation titled, “Creating an Interconnected Ambulatory Environment: Implementing Innovative, Cost-Effective, Patient-Centered Design,” discussed design trends in ambulatory care facilities Read More …
Lenox Hill HealthPlex: Historic building becomes Manhattan’s 1st freestanding ED
In 1964, Albert Ledner, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, completed his largest and most high-profile collaboration with the National Maritime Union — the Joseph Curran Building in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. It was key to creating a modern image for the union. Read More …
Bridging the Gap: Trends in freestanding emergency departments
In some states, the number of freestanding emergency departments is increasing rapidly, as shifting care patterns necessitate diversification away from acute care and as hospitals seek to increase greater access to care in their communities. As hospitals develop continuum of care strategies, FSEDs represent a growing alternative to traditional hospital-based EDs, providing a comprehensive patient care ED solution in more convenient, easy-to-access locations and consumer-oriented environments. Read More …
Urgent Care Centers: Evolution of, key considerations for, infusion suites and other UCC spaces
The phenomenon of the urgent care center is here to stay. While many people have great affection for their primary care provider, and those PCPs serve an invaluable role in the health and well-being of their patients, they cannot be available 24 hours, seven days a week. Read More …
Providing Solid Foundations: Components for successful activation of neighborhood ambulatory care centers
There are many moving parts to activating new facilities. While building preparation is paramount, consideration must also be given to the function and flow of the new space. In addition, plans will be significantly altered depending on whether services and employees are relocating to the new space or if the facility will require all new users, furniture, fixtures and equipment. Read More …
