Spotlight on Healthcare: Technology in Interior Design Posted: Jul 2018 Posted by: Mats Inc.

Creating environments that provide trust, calm and safety requires a delicate balance of high tech and human touch. Incorporating modern features into established systems creates the kind of spaces that inspire healing and improve efficiency for patients and practitioners alike. Forward-thinking commercial interior designers of healthcare environments are bringing together humanistic design and state-of-the-art technology to create experiences that are as aesthetically engaging as they are efficient and effective to meet the needs and expectations of today’s population. Here are a few healthcare technology opportunities to consider:

Relax & Recharge

Frustration from extended wait times can be exacerbated by dwindling device battery power, and the search for electrical outlets that we have all experienced. Providing in-room and waiting area charging stations is an easy way to offer peace of mind: giving people a lifeline of connectivity as they wait for treatment or their loved ones

A Watchful Eye

Advancing staff resources is key to sustainable workflow in today’s clinical workforce. Time spent moving between spaces can be saved by remote patient monitoring for nursing stations and bringing physicians to multiple locations in a single day with two-way wireless Telehealth interfaces. Shorter patient wait times and improved rural area access are added benefits of this groundbreaking technology.

Tuned In

Similarly, advances in Telemedicine have been developed to accommodate the schedules of specialists, allowing for better treatment for more people. Surgical suite teleconferencing has the power to bring the best talent for each individual case, regardless of proximity.

Stay Tuned

In-room Smart TVs have the ability to offer patients more than just entertainment. Staff can remotely share information onscreen, offering streamlined communications that save time and staff resources.

Safe & Secure

Wireless security access, granted via biometrics or key cards, offer a cost-effective approach to hospitals and medical office buildings, and the ability to monitor staff movement for workflow analyses. Without the need to rewire existing spaces, these modular security measures make it easier than ever to monitor and control movement.

The Impact:

Optimized spaces have the power to improve the speed of access, cost and quality of wellness management. The earlier technology is incorporated in the design process, the better chance it has of being properly leveraged in practice. Retrofitting existing spaces to include current and future technology is critical to creating modern healthcare experiences that meet patient needs and enhance their overall health.

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