I recently read on the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) website that 66 rural hospitals have closed since 2010. The closure rate is increasing. It was six times higher in 2015 than in.....READ MORE
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Andy Vogel
I entered into the healthcare realm a dozen years ago. What first fascinated me about this industry was the complexity of healthcare facilities and the multi-faceted services that they provide. Quickly my focus shifted beyond the built environment to clinical operations and improved processes. My wife is a nurse which has aided me in my incessant pursuit for knowledge and the focus on staff. Enhancing their ability to provide excellent care is my passion.
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A Growing Need for Critical Access Hospitals
Posted by Andy Vogel on Dec 09, 2016
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Topics: critical access
How Design Process Influences a Healthcare Facility’s Life Cycle Costs
Posted by Andy Vogel on Aug 10, 2015
In a previous lifetime, I worked for a large architecture firm that provided rollout retail work. While I cannot say that I particularly enjoyed this type of work very much, I did learn a lesson..
Topics: Healthcare Design, Operations Improvement, Design Approach
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