medical office design
Why Medical Practitioners Should Consider Redevelopment Over New Build Practices
When sourcing a healthcare facility site, it might seem building from the ground up is the best way to realize optimum efficiency, compliance, and patient experiences. While it’s hard to ignore the allure of building from the ground up, redevelopment of an existing facility tends to be a faster, more cost-effective approach that actually generates…
Read MoreIntegrated Project Delivery in Healthcare: Benefits & Best Practices
Integrated project delivery (IPD) takes a collaborative approach in healthcare construction. It allows teams to make informed decisions based on expert input, not only in the early stages, but throughout the entire process. As a result, design-build companies like APEX can offer more value by breaking down silos that create barriers in the healthcare facility…
Read MoreDesigning Emergency Department to Enhance Speed, Efficiency and Patient Care
Emergency departments (ED) face growing volume challenges related to gaps in community health services. These gaps contribute to increased ED use particularly by geriatric and pediatric age groups. As a result, emergency departments must seek new ways to enhance speed, efficiency, and patient care. Here we share valuable insights on major shifts in hospital design…
Read MoreFactors to Consider When Acquiring a Property for an ASC
Finding an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) property that facilitates operational excellence, patient comfort, and safety requires careful thought, planning and strategy. Whether you are moving an existing ASC or establishing a new practice, your property significantly impacts patient care, staff recruitment/retention, and your facility’s success. Here we share the most important factors to consider when…
Read MoreOutpatient Endoscopic Spine Surgery and ASC Design
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates arthritis and spine/back related conditions in patients 18 and older will reach 78 million by 2040. As a result, outpatient settings are expected to handle up to 50% of spinal surgery volume. With faster rehabilitation times related to endoscopic spine surgery, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) offer…
Read MoreBreaking Down the Design Differences for Outpatient Surgery Facilities
Outpatient surgical procedures are typically provided at office-based surgery suites (OBSs), ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). Although all three facilities specialize in outpatient surgeries, they each offer unique settings in hand with a combination of different healthcare services that fall under different regulatory requirements. As a result, they each have unique…
Read MoreCost-Saving Construction Techniques for Modern Healthcare Facilities
If you’re considering or are in the process of building a healthcare facility, you know too well that the design, construction and build process requires a major investment. In an industry where cutting corners and compromising quality and compliance are not options, you have to find safer, more effective ways to save money. Access to…
Read MoreDesigning for Flexibility
Adaptable Spaces in Healthcare Facilities Adaptability has always been an essential consideration in healthcare facility design. However, today’s adaptable spaces must integrate key elements of operational excellence such as advanced technology, efficiency and compliance with flexible designs easily reconfigured for expansion and emerging patient care trends. Let’s look at the importance of fostering forward-thinking, flexible…
Read MoreBalancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Healthcare Development
Aesthetics and functionality in healthcare development is essential for facilities focused on superior patient and staff experiences. Beautiful spaces welcome patients making them feel safe and relaxed, while functional environments provide staff everything they need to work efficiently. The result is superior care with less friction in facility processes and increased satisfaction for both patients…
Read MoreDesign Considerations for Specialty Clinics
Whether your specialty clinic focuses on day surgery and treatments or diagnostics and mental healthcare, your clinic design contributes to patient experience and outcomes. Through thoughtful design you can cater to the specific needs of both patients and medical professionals with a focus on efficiency and industry innovation to foster an environment for healing. However,…
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