Factoring in ergonomics in today’s facilities to keep workers, patients safe
In 2013, Dr. Alan Hedge from Cornell University presented a fantastic presentation on ergonomics in healthcare. He is a recognized expert on the subject, and provides public access to his research and insights at http://ergo.human.cornell.edu. Read More …
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., and INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The chapel of the recently opened Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, now displays stained glass windows donated by the hospital’s developer, Duke Realty. Read More …
Environments have the power to set our expectations, lift our spirits and inspire hope. Read More …
The many benefits of caring for patients within a private room have been proven for decades. Often, the benefits may be clear, but the perceived cost of providing more private patient rooms has prevented the wholesale adoption of this basic principle. Building new bed towers has been an option for systems that could afford to build new facilities. However, many hospital systems do not have that luxury or are landlocked and cannot expand. Read More …
RICHMOND, Va. — As part of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s 12 Days of Holiday Cheer, they enlisted the help of popular home bloggers and New York Times best-selling authors, Young House Love. Read More …
AUSTIN, Texas — Former Seton Healthcare Family medical interiors expert Patricia Fortenberry, IIDA has officially launched Health Space Design with co-founder Dan Greenfield. The Austin, Texas-based, woman-owned design consultancy will serve the medical community and booming healthcare construction industry across Texas. Read More …
Art galleries and hospitals aren’t usually compared to each other. But when walking the halls of the new expansion of MultiCare Health System’s Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Center in Tacoma, Wash., it’s easy to forget which one you’re standing in. Read More …
Neonatal intensive care unit renovations are nearly complete at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. The new design by LEO A DALY will increase family privacy, provide more caregiver space in the patient rooms and streamline communication for staff. All phases of the NICU renovations will be completed this fall. Read More …
