New hospital design focuses on safety, patient experience (3 July 2017)

Summary

The direction of hospital design is taking a turn for the practical as a surge of institutions are updating their infrastructure and responding to demands for more outpatient facilities. Beyond aesthetics, hospitals are seeking architectural updates that improve safety, patient and staff satisfaction, and friendliness to the environment.

Infection control, lighting conditions, noise level, air quality, and patient room design are just some of the factors that are considered.