Design That Cares, Planning Health Facilities for Patients and Visitors by Carpman, Janet R. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Foreword Authors' Introduction to the Third Edition About the Authors Chapter 1: Introduction

Projections and the Direction of Healthcare Healthcare: Changing Within Design as a Component of High-Quality Healthcare Designing for Patients and Visitors The Facility Design Process Summary Discussion Questions References

Chapter 2: A Look at Current Healthcare-Facility Design Research

Design Research in Relation to Current Trends in Healthcare Conducting High-Quality Healthcare-Facility Design Research Research Claims Integrating Design Research into the Design Process Objectives for Future Healthcare-Facility Design Research Summary Discussion Questions References

Chapter 3: Arrival and Exterior Wayfinding

Traveling to a Healthcare Facility Exterior Wayfinding Main Entrance Drop-Off Area Parking Transition between Parking and the Building Entrance Area The Main Entrance Area First Destinations Summary Discussion Questions Design Review Questions References

Chapter 4: Interior Wayfinding and the Circulation System

Finding One's Way through a Health Facility Corridor Functions and Amenities Traveling from Floor to Floor Summary Design Review Questions References

Chapter 5: Reception and Waiting Areas

Entering a Reception and Waiting Area Reception Areas Waiting Areas Summary Design Review Questions References

Chapter 6: Diagnostic and Treatment Areas

Accommodating Patients' Needs in Diagnostic and Treatment Areas Summary Design Review Questions References

Chapter 7: Inpatient Rooms and Baths

Acute Care Inpatient Rooms Inpatient Lounges Accommodating Visitors Intensive Care Units Summary Design Review Questions References

Chapter 8: Access to Nature

The Importance of Nature in Healthcare Facilities Valuing Access to Nature in Healthcare Facilities Designing Outdoor Spaces for Healthcare Facilities Bringing the Outdoors In Summary Discussion Questions Design Review Questions References

Chapter 9: Users with Disabilities

Statistics Regarding Users with Disabilities Federal Legislation on Disability Rights Universal Design Design Considerations for Patients and Visitors with Mobility Disabilities Design Considerations for Patients and Visitors with Hearing Disabilities Design Considerations for Patients and Visitors Who Are Blind or Have Low-Vision Design Considerations for Older Patients and Visitors Design Considerations for Obese Patients Summary Design Review Questions References

Chapter 10: Special Places and Services

Special Places Special Services Summary Discussion Questions Design Review Questions References

Chapter 11: User Participation in Healthcare-Facility Design

What Is User Participation in Design? Developing a User Participation Process Techniques for Information-Gathering Summary Discussion Questions References

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