medical office design
Outpatient Endoscopic Spine Surgery and ASC Design
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates arthritis and spine/back related conditions in patients 18 and older will reach 78 million by 2040. As a result, outpatient settings are expected to handle up to 50% of spinal surgery volume. With faster rehabilitation times related to endoscopic spine surgery, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) offer…
Read MoreBreaking Down the Design Differences for Outpatient Surgery Facilities
Outpatient surgical procedures are typically provided at office-based surgery suites (OBSs), ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). Although all three facilities specialize in outpatient surgeries, they each offer unique settings in hand with a combination of different healthcare services that fall under different regulatory requirements. As a result, they each have unique…
Read MoreCost-Saving Construction Techniques for Modern Healthcare Facilities
If you’re considering or are in the process of building a healthcare facility, you know too well that the design, construction and build process requires a major investment. In an industry where cutting corners and compromising quality and compliance are not options, you have to find safer, more effective ways to save money. Access to…
Read MoreDesigning for Flexibility
Adaptable Spaces in Healthcare Facilities Adaptability has always been an essential consideration in healthcare facility design. However, today’s adaptable spaces must integrate key elements of operational excellence such as advanced technology, efficiency and compliance with flexible designs easily reconfigured for expansion and emerging patient care trends. Let’s look at the importance of fostering forward-thinking, flexible…
Read MoreBalancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Healthcare Development
Aesthetics and functionality in healthcare development is essential for facilities focused on superior patient and staff experiences. Beautiful spaces welcome patients making them feel safe and relaxed, while functional environments provide staff everything they need to work efficiently. The result is superior care with less friction in facility processes and increased satisfaction for both patients…
Read MoreDesign Considerations for Specialty Clinics
Whether your specialty clinic focuses on day surgery and treatments or diagnostics and mental healthcare, your clinic design contributes to patient experience and outcomes. Through thoughtful design you can cater to the specific needs of both patients and medical professionals with a focus on efficiency and industry innovation to foster an environment for healing. However,…
Read MorePrinciples of Sustainable Design in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Sustainable principles in ambulatory surgery center design can help improve patient experiences, foster better health outcomes, and realize cost savings for healthcare facilities. Sustainable design also helps mitigate environmental impact, promotes long-term sustainability, and provides an avenue to fulfill your corporate social responsibility goals. As a result, stakeholders in healthcare facility construction should apply the…
Read MoreDesign and Build Best Practices to Optimize Office-Based Surgery Facilities
Whether you are tired of striving to succeed in the hospital system or feel you are being held back operating in the confines of a small corporation, building your own office-based surgery facility overcomes the limitations of shared medical spaces. However, how do you ensure your facility optimizes operational efficiency, improves patient experience, and sets…
Read MoreGround Up vs Build Out
This article explains the differences between ground-up construction and buildouts and the pros and cons of each for healthcare construction.
Read MoreDiscover the Benefits of New Build Construction for Healthcare Facilities
New build construction is no simple task, but it is an incredibly beneficial healthcare construction strategy. Continue reading to learn why.
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