Environment and Design
The design of health care facilities can have a significant impact on the quality and safety of care. Designing facilities that are supportive to patients, families, and staff requires their involvement in a collaborative planning process.
Patient and Family Resource Centers
Hospitals and clinics of all sizes are recognizing the value of patient and family resource centers in meeting consumer information and support needs. A number of trends, prominently the commitment to patient- and family-centered care, public interest in health issues, and competition between institutions are fostering an increased interest in designing patient and family resource centers for health care settings.