Modern Clinic Design: Strategies for an Era of Change

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Shift Clinic design to keep pace with the evolving healthcareindustry Modern Clinic Design: Strategies for an Era of Change isa comprehensive guide to optimizing patient experience through thedesign of the built environment. Written by a team of veteranhealthcare interior designers, architects, and engineers, this bookaddresses the impacts of evolving legislation, changingtechnologies, and emerging nontraditional clinic models on clinicdesign, and illustrates effective design strategies for any type ofclinic. Readers will find innovative ideas about lean design,design for flexibility, and the use of mock-ups to prototype spaceplans within a clinic setting, and diagrammed examples includingwaiting rooms, registration desks, and exam rooms that demonstratehow these ideas are applied to real-world projects. Spurred on by recent healthcare legislation and newtechnological developments, clinics can now offer a greater varietyof services in a greater variety of locations. Designers not onlyneed to know the different requirements for each of these spaces,but also understand how certain design strategies affect thepatient's experience in the space. This book explores all aspectsof clinic design, and describes how aesthetics and functionalitycan merge to provide a positive experience for patients, staff, andhealthcare providers. Understand how recent industry developments impact facilitydesign Learn how design strategies can help create a positive patientexperience Examine emerging clinic models that are becoming increasinglyprevalent Analyze the impact of technology on clinic design A well-designed clinic is essential for the well-being of thepatients and health care providers that occupy the space every day.The healthcare industry is shifting, and the healthcare designindustry must shift with it to continue producing spaces that arerelevant to ever-evolving patient and worker needs. For completeguidance toward the role of design, Modern Clinic Design isa thorough, practical reference.

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  Modern Clinic Design: Strategies for an Era of Change

  • 2015-04-20
  • 336 pages
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  • John Wiley & Sons
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  • 2015-04-14
  • 336 pages
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  • John Wiley & Sons

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