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May 1, 2013 Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
The model of a healthcare facility that's truly "of the community" has shifted, and there's more than one way to fit in--and stand out--through hospital design, architecture, and programs that go far beyond addressing patient health.
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April 29, 2013 Anne DiNardo, Senior Editor
A warm, inviting setting is just as important to the mental healing process as safety and security.
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April 24, 2013 Posted by Anne DiNardo, Senior Editor
Take a virtual walk through Florida Hospital’s newest unit in Tampa Bay, opened in September 2012.
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April 22, 2013 Rosalyn Cama
Curbing the spread of infection through values-based design leadership.
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April 10, 2013 Anne DiNardo, Senior Editor
As a preview to her IIDA Education Day webinar, HDR’s sustainable interiors designer discusses the Healthier Hospital Initiative’s Safer Chemical Challenge, green furniture choices, and where she finds strength in numbers.
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April 9, 2013 Jeffrey Stouffer
Lean design isn’t simply a new trend; it’s a new way of thinking—one that involves rethinking everything you do as an organization, in order to create better outcomes for patients, staff, and your hospital’s bottom line.
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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.
