Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of pulmonary service facilities for hospitals. Here is what is discussed:1. FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS2. DESIGN STANDARDS3. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS4. DESIGN TEMPLATES.
Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in equipment for pulmonary service suites in hospitals.
Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of pulmonary service facilities for hospitals. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 2. DESIGN STANDARDS 3. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS 4. DESIGN TEMPLATES.
Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of pulmonary service facilities in hospitals. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 2. FLOOR PLANS AND EQUIPMENT LISTS
The Federal Agencies have a large involvement in the area of medical facility design, both in directly operated Federal facilities and indirectly through grant, loan and funding programs. Because of the impact of technology and because of the very large cost for new medical facilities, the last few years there has been the rise of a field best described as medical facility research. These papers, presented at a National Bureau of Statndards' Federal Agency Workshop, described the latest medical facility research efforts by the Federal Agencies including, the Department of Defense, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the Veteran's Administration and the National Bureau of Standards.
The planning and design of healthcare facilities has evolved over the previous decades from "function follows design" to "design follows function." Facilities stressed the functions of healthcare providers but patient experience was not fully considered. The design process has now crucially evolved, and currently, the impression a hospital conveys to its patients and community is the primary concern. The facilities must be welcoming, comfortable, and exude a commitment to patient well-being. Rapid changes and burgeoning technologies are now major considerations in facility design. Without flexibility, hospitals face quicker obsolescence if designs are not forward-thinking. Planning and Designing Healthcare Facilities: A Lean, Innovative, and Evidence-Based Approach explores recent developments in hospital design. Medical facilities have been adapted to the requirements of clinical functions. Recently, the needs of patients and clinical pathways have been recognized. With the patient at the center of the process, the flow of tasks becomes the guiding principle as hospital design must employ evidence-based thinking, and process management methods such as Lean become central. The authors explain new concepts to reduce healthcare delivery cost, but keep quality the primary consideration. Concepts such as sustainability (i.e., Green Hospitals) and the use of new tools and technologies, such as information and communication technology (ICT), Lean, and evidence-based planning and innovations are fully explained.
Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of ambulatory care facilities for hospitals.
A state-of-the-art blueprint for architects, planners, and hospital administrators, Hospital and Healthcare Facility Design provides innovative ideas and concrete guidelines for planning and designing facilities for the rapidly changing healthcare system.
Presents clear and tested guidance for these demanding technical design tasks Provides detailed outlines of each element of the critical care unit, forming a comprehensive reference Refers throughout to exemplary case studies from North America and the latest research to illustrate best practice in healthcare design methods and practice