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• For over 50 years, the overall design of healthcare spaces was not actually shaped based on what patients needed or wanted.

• Instead, it was dictated by the Hill-Burton Act, a landmark piece of legislation that was passed in the years after World War II.

• It provided billions of dollars to places like public hospitals, clinics and more.

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• In recent years medical professionals have been dealing with dwindling resources - leaving the overall design of healthcare spaces in the background.

• Professionals are finally looking for a way to upgrade their healthcare spaces and do more with less at the same time.

• Thoughtfully designed healthcare spaces that take into consideration the needs of not only medical professionals but the patient experience is seen as the single best way to do exactly that.

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• Digital technology in general has played an increasingly important role in the healthcare industry in recent years in a number of ways.

• People now wear "smart" devices like watches that monitor their vitals.

• Medical facilities now use electronic health records to increase efficiency and reduce their footprint at the same time.

• It makes sense then that digital technology is also playing an important role in ushering healthcare space design into a bold new era.

• Digital technology is making waves in terms of both the patient and the caregiver experience.

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• Laptop stations, Wi-Fi access and other elements are ideal for healthcare professionals to guarantee that they have access to all the resources they need to properly serve patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• That same Wi-Fi access and a space designed for comfort creates an environment where patients can have a stress-free, optimistic experience.

• All of this is leading to the most important benefit of all: improved patient outcomes.

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• One of the keys to creating the best possible environment for patients while properly utilizing resources is the idea of communication by design.

• A healthcare environment shouldn't be a cold, sterile place. They should be welcoming environments that are a comfortable space for both caregivers and staff members alike.

• This can be accomplished by incorporating as much daylight as possible and by utilizing both natural palettes and organic materials with soothing colors.

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Experts agree that customizing a room with an eye towards communication via design has shown to be incredibly beneficial to patient outcomes, particularly when it comes to children.

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At Medical Interior Design, we understand just how important smart design is to your healthcare spaces and to the continued success of your organization as a whole. If you're in Southern California, New York, Manhattan, Los Angeles,or other areas and are looking to take the design of your healthcare spaces to the next level for the benefit of your patients and your organization alike, please contact us today at 800-258-0702.

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