The loss of mental health capabilities is stressful for patients, their families and the people who care for them. As the population continues to age in the United States, and memory care units house and treat more patients with dementia and other mental health conditions, it has become more important than ever to find effective solutions for the major issues memory care patients face.
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What’s it made from?
It’s one of the most important questions a hospital can ask when purchasing anything for their facility. The materials used to create medical devices, facility furniture and many other tools used in healthcare settings have long-lasting, performance-impacting effects. That’s why facilities should be concerned with what they are purchasing is made from.
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Hospital whiteboards are effective communication tools that can increase patient satisfaction, comfort and involvement in their care. But this is not their only use in medical settings; hospital whiteboards are also an effective means of communication among staff members. Care teams utilize these boards to coordinate the treatment of patients along with a variety of other uses. It’s why they are so commonly placed in surgical, trauma and emergency areas of hospitals.
The font you choose when designing your whiteboards will be a crucial part in how effective they are when placing them within your facility. It’s not a hard choice but there are many pitfalls that you can fall into. Don’t make these mistakes.
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The patient has always been at the center of healthcare. The ways doctors, nurses and hospitals have approached treating patients has long been solely focused on treating them based on their condition. While this is still largely the case when it comes to patient treatment, hospitals are now focused more than ever on treating patient needs alongside their underlying conditions.
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The foundation of all architectural design is the layout of a building. This is especially true when it comes to hospitals. A hospital’s layout directly affects the efficiency of staff, safety of patients and even the profitability of the company. Its importance cannot be understated.
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As healthcare technology and the quality of care have advanced, hospital brands have become the key differentiator in the minds of consumers.
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When patients are in a hospital’s care, their safety is the number one priority for care teams.
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The patient journey, from pre to post treatment, is filled with a series of points where providers must communicate and relay critical information.
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