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April 17, 2013 Bob Gesing and John Chory
Seven keys to ensure that planning and design will benefit all aspects of the operational model
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April 16, 2013 Posted by Anne DiNardo, Senior Editor
Take a virtual walk through the expansion of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, in Melbourne, Australia, opened in November 2012.
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April 12, 2013 Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
Proper lighting provides much more than adequate visibility and pleasant aesthetics. A detailed look at light’s effect on circadian rhythms suggests that designers can play a significant role in improving health for long-term patients and senior residents.
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April 11, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor, Long-Term Living
When it comes to planning facilities around the continuum of care, hospices often get left out of the design discussion.
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April 11, 2013 Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, Managing Editor
The replacement plan for St. Anthony Hospital on Chicago's southwest side creates a new campus, and business model, that might just answer the question of how community hospitals can survive.
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April 9, 2013 Christine Vandover
Using integrated environmental graphics to transform healthcare environments. Read on for IIDA CEUs.
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April 8, 2013 Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
You can’t design one facility that’s perfect for meeting the needs of all dementia patients, says Retreat Healthcare’s Lena Smith. But understanding the disease, its forms, and the various stages can help inform spaces that are adaptable and sensitive to patients and caregivers alike.
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April 8, 2013 Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
With more than 180 million elders and growing, China is being forced to reconsider its senior care environments. Architects and designers are challenged to create facilities that best meet senior needs while respecting cultural expectations.
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April 5, 2013 Posted by Anne DiNardo, Senior Editor
Tammy Thompson from the Institute of Patient-Centered Design discusses the top five trends and issues getting her attention right now.
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April 5, 2013 Posted by Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
Take a virtual walk through the UCLA Outpatient Surgery and Medical Building in Santa Monica, Calif., opened in early 2012.
