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May 20, 2013 Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
No matter how much research, planning, documentation, and expertise go into the meticulous creation of healthcare spaces, the design of that environment is subject to change once the staff clocks in. As the staff puts its own stamp on your creative vision, pay attention—there are valuable lessons to be learned.
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May 2, 2013 Gary Vance
Healthcare facilities across the country are facing increased cost pressure thanks to reform, so it's time to take a closer look at the physical plant and its role in cost decisions.
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April 24, 2013 Craig Beale
The demands on healthcare facilities are always changing, but as institutions prepare for the coming years, they'll face tremendous challenges.
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April 23, 2013 Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
Michael Murphy, co-founder of MASS Design Group, explains how the building process is just as important as the building itself in improving not only patient outcomes, but the strength of the community.
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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 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 4, 2013 Christine Guzzo Vickery
While critical access hospitals share some traits with larger urban counterparts, their design must be tailored on a smaller scale to fulfill community needs.
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March 6, 2013 Sara O. Marberry
Healthcare providers across the country are rapidly consolidating, creating an altogether new industry landscape that's brought with it plenty of design opportunities and challenges.
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February 1, 2013 Sara Marberry
In response to reform, the healthcare industry is taking a page out of the book of the banking and airline industries by pursuing consolidations. And the move comes with plenty of ramifications for design.
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January 17, 2013 Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
Ministry Health Care's Gary Kusnierz is named The HCD 10 Owner for 2013.
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