ABSTRACT
An infusion center is interested in seeing if smaller arrival groups can decrease patient waiting time. Array developed a simulation model to study this concept. Two types of patients,..
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Topics: simulation, Process Improvement, vlog, wait time
While at my previous firm, one of our clients acquired an industrial building next to their hospital with the intention of converting it to a 300-bed inpatient hospital. The building had a large..
Topics: Healthcare Design, future flexibility
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..
Topics: Continuous Improvement, patient experience, case study
The US healthcare landscape is ever changing due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Modifications to the law change healthcare delivery and provide access to insurance coverage to a large population.....READ MORE
Topics: Behavioral Health Design
We’ve all heard it: "Failing to plan is planning to fail." It becomes difficult when we’re not sure what to plan for, but we can’t allow the fear of the unknown to prevent us from heeding Mr...
Topics: Planning
When the firm is awarded its first 'win' with a new client, the excitement is palpable. It is rewarding to be recognized by the client as worthy of their time to start a new relationship and teach a..
Topics: Pediatrics, Design Approach, Client standards
Featured in FacilityCare, October 2015
The design of pediatric healthcare facilities presents a myriad of design considerations and opportunities beyond those addressed in the adult realm. Today’s..
Topics: Pediatrics, Design Approach, waiting rooms
Large healthcare organizations that are actively merging with and/or acquiring facilities, as well as building new ground-up facilities for better healthcare offerings, need to consider overall..
Topics: Facility Planning, Healthcare Design, Master Planning, Adaptability, Design Approach
As Emergency Departments (EDs) across the country are facing space, resource and staffing shortages, health systems are building Clinical Decision Units, or Observation Units, to help alleviate these.....READ MORE
Topics: guidelines, Observation Unit
A lean coffee is an agenda-less meeting, where people come to discuss topics related to lean and process improvement. I geared my lean coffee toward healthcare professionals who might be currently..
Topics: Lean, Continuous Improvement
