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evidence-based design
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Healthcare simulation involves the use of technology and other resources to create highly realistic participatory learning experiences without actual patients. The Mid-Continent Regional Center for Health Care Simulation (left) is being planned for construction in Wichita, Kansas. It will include a simulation theater (above) to stage learning scenarios.
research on key design issues and contribute to the knowledge base,” Dr. Joseph says. The most substantial advancement in the adoption of evidence-based design has been in the broader acceptance of the integrated multidisciplinary team. The evidence-based design process prescribes that the entire team responsible for designing, building, and utilizing the new project space be brought together early and include thought leaders from all areas of interest armed with, at minimum, baseline data in their given field of expertise. The due diligence taken in these early design phases with all stakeholders allows for a group to build momentum and reach common goals much earlier than traditional design methodologies. This allows for a clear vision statement acceptable to all with design guidelines that create successful project measures developed collaboratively, not just from the corporate perspective.
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Renderings courtesy of CAMA, Inc. (top); GLMV Architecture (bottom)
the opportunity to share new and creative evidence-based design interventions has propelled the advancement of more effective healthcare delivery through better building design. In fact, many healthcare RFPs now expect design teams to launch innovation from the baseline of intelligence embedded in evidence-based design checklists where clues exist to achieve the most effective outcomes. “Most large healthcare design firms now employ researchers who translate research and make it accessible to architects and designers. They also conduct
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Contract - October 2011
Contract - October 2011
Contents
Editorial
Industry news
Product briefs: healthcare
Product focus: caregivers need care, too
Product focus: above + below
Product focus: glass for health
Advancements made in evidence-based healthcare design
The power of design
Less clinical, more hospitable
Beautifully lean
Raising the bar
New life
Urban sanctuary
The 2011 healthcare environment awards
Designers select: healthcare products
Ad index
Perspectives
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