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description: "I am Array’s Practice Leader for Interior Design and a founding principal with over 20 years in healthcare design. I’m passionate about collaboration: with my fellow planners, designers and architects, our client leaders, clinicians and especially patient and family advisory groups. The energy and point of view each person brings to the conversation motivates me every day. I’m excited to be part of the movement bringing forth the most compelling evidence to make every space safe, welcoming and engaging."
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# Welcome to our Knowledge Community

## Pat Malick

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I am Array’s Practice Leader for Interior Design and a founding principal with over 20 years in healthcare design. I’m passionate about collaboration: with my fellow planners, designers and architects, our client leaders, clinicians and especially patient and family advisory groups. The energy and point of view each person brings to the conversation motivates me every day. I’m excited to be part of the movement bringing forth the most compelling evidence to make every space safe, welcoming and engaging.

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<http://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciamalick>

### Recent Posts

## [How To Reimagine The Outpatient Setting Amid COVID-19](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/how-to-reimagine-the-outpatient-setting-amid-covid-19)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Oct 22, 2020

[![](https://blog.array-architects.com/hubfs/COVID-19-Outpatient-Toolkit-Patient-Journey-Graphic_medium.jpg)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/how-to-reimagine-the-outpatient-setting-amid-covid-19)

*First ran in [HealthcareDesign Magazine](https://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/trends/operations-facility-management/how-to-reimagine-the-outpatient-setting-amid-covid-19/?hilite=#39;malick&#39;), July 2020. *

Stay-at-home orders and an intense focus on flattening the curve led many outpatient facilities to close their doors during the first few months of..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/how-to-reimagine-the-outpatient-setting-amid-covid-19)

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 Topics: [Ambulatory Care](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/ambulatory-care), [COVID-19 Outpatient](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/covid-19-outpatient)

## [MedSpas: Outstanding Patient Experiences Brought to Life](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/medspas-outstanding-patient-experiences-brought-to-life)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Jun 10, 2019

[![](https://blog.array-architects.com/hubfs/2018_09_30_ArrTow03_A.jpg)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/medspas-outstanding-patient-experiences-brought-to-life)

As our healthcare clients look for avenues to enhance their presence in a saturated marketplace, MedSpas have emerged as one way to achieve that goal. In the US alone, MedSpas are a $3.5-4B industry..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/medspas-outstanding-patient-experiences-brought-to-life)

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 Topics: [patient experience](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/patient-experience), [medspa](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/medspa), [Tower Health](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/tower-health)

## [Empathy & Experiential Approach to Pediatric Behavioral Health Spaces](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/empathy-experiential-approach-to-pediatric-behavioral-health-spaces)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Mar 23, 2018

[![](https://blog.array-architects.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Files/Blog_Images/Array_Architects-CNMC-BehavHealth1.jpg)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/empathy-experiential-approach-to-pediatric-behavioral-health-spaces)

Across the US, the demand for inpatient behavioral health services continues to surge, particularly within the child and adolescent demographic. According to a CDC/NCHS study, 6% of youth ages 12 to..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/empathy-experiential-approach-to-pediatric-behavioral-health-spaces)

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 Topics: [Pediatrics](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/pediatrics), [Behavioral Health Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/behavioral-health-design)

## [Benefits of Patient Tower Renovations](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/benefits-of-patient-tower-renovations)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Jan 23, 2018

[![](https://blog.array-architects.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Files/Blog_Images/ArrayArch_Milstein.jpg)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/benefits-of-patient-tower-renovations)

Patient tower [renovations](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/four-parts-of-the-pediatric-inpatient-unit-of-the-future-part-1) continue to be a necessary and viable option for health systems to consider. Whether land-locked, fiscally-constrained or limited by licensed bed allowances, upgrading..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/benefits-of-patient-tower-renovations)

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 Topics: [Patient Tower Improvements](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/patient-tower-improvements)

## [Experience Mapping the Healing Environment](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/experience-mapping-the-healing-environment)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Dec 17, 2015

[![](https://blog.array-architects.com/hubfs/Blog_Files/Blog_Images/ArrayArchitects_MacDonaldHighRisk.jpg)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/experience-mapping-the-healing-environment)

When undertaking an intensive bed tower renovation, hospital leaders must weigh the investment cost against anticipated gained efficiencies, as well as often overdue improvements to patient and.. 

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 Topics: [Continuous Improvement](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/continuous-improvement), [patient experience](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/patient-experience), [case study](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/case-study)

## [The Purpose Behind an Interiors Standards Program](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/the-purpose-behind-an-interiors-standards-program)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Feb 27, 2015

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 Topics: [Facility Planning](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/facility-planning), [Healthcare Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healthcare-design)

## [Array Engages Employees with Empathy Mapping](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/array-engages-employees-with-empathy-mapping)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Oct 13, 2014

[![](https://blog.array-architects.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Files/Blog_Images/Empathy%20Mapping.png)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/array-engages-employees-with-empathy-mapping)

When we lead our clients through visioning sessions to explore the desired look, feel and functionality of their environments, we use empathy and amenity mapping and top dot exercises to engage...

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 Topics: [Empathy Mapping](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/empathy-mapping)

## [The Story Behind Choosing Patient Unit Flooring](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/the-story-behind-choosing-patient-unit-flooring)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Oct 07, 2014

[![](https://blog.array-architects.com/hs-fs/file-1801970170-jpg/blog-files/ArrayArchitects_flooring2.jpg)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/the-story-behind-choosing-patient-unit-flooring)

The importance of being good stewards of our clients' resources and being their advocate when choices are to be made that last upwards of 20 years are responsiblities we take seriously and provide..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/the-story-behind-choosing-patient-unit-flooring)

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 Topics: [Continuous Improvement](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/continuous-improvement), [flooring choices](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/flooring-choices), [no-wax floor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/no-wax-floor)

## [The Healing Power of Art](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/the-healing-power-of-art)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Jun 27, 2014

[![](https://blog.array-architects.com/hs-fs/file-1110505661-jpg/blog-files/ArrayArtBlog.jpg)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/the-healing-power-of-art)

*Featured in [Medical Construction + Design](http://mcdmag.com/2014/06/the-healing-power-of-art/#.U6QhHPldU9K), June 19, 2014.*

 Environments have the power to set our expectations, lift our spirits and inspire hope.  The design of the interior environment can... 

[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/the-healing-power-of-art)

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 Topics: [Art and Healthcare](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/art-and-healthcare), [Healing Environment](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healing-environment), [healing garden](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healing-garden)

## [Comforts of Home: Furnishing a Health Care Setting](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/comforts-of-home-furnishing-a-health-care-setting)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Nov 01, 2013

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Published by Healthcare Construction + Operations, October 2013

In every space people use, furniture is needed and creates an impression. For a space to be functional as well as healing, furniture..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/comforts-of-home-furnishing-a-health-care-setting)

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 Topics: [furniture](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/furniture), [Healthcare Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healthcare-design), [Interior Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/interior-design), [Affordable Care Act (ACA)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/affordable-care-act-aca), [Continuous Improvement](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/continuous-improvement), [Advisory Services](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/advisory-services), [Healing Environment](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healing-environment)

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