Healthcare Resources

Blog – February 26, 2019 What is designing for patient wellness? Does that mean the design will make you well? Perhaps. What it will definitely do is make you feel comfortable, feel cared for and feel better. We are becoming more aware of the role the surroundings play in our overall good health. How does…

Blog – December 18, 2023 Today’s the day. The day of your doctor’s appointment. Whether it is a routine visit or for something more serious, what you need is comfort and care. To get you into the proper positive mindset for this visit, you should expect a welcoming and supporting environment. And that includes the…

Blog – November 20, 2023 Resilient healthcare design encompasses nonporous and easy to clean finishes, and versatile timeless looks to create family-friendly spaces that accommodate all types of patients. Furniture designs and design materials, especially for healthcare, should be focused on infection control. Hospitals and other medical facilities are in place to help sick patients…

Blog – October 27, 2023 Healthcare interior design and hospital furniture design today is challenging, and its effectiveness needs to be as diverse as the patients it serves daily in every hospital. This includes the youngest patients and the anxious parents who accompany them. The design emphasis should be a comfy, colorful diversion that calms…

Blog – September 15, 2023 Take a close look at the hospital lobby today and you will see it has become more than a place patients pass through on their way to visit a loved one. In this place, you’ll find patients checking in for their appointment, those waiting to be seen by medical personnel,…

Blog – August 25, 2023 Fully upholstered seating in healthcare lobbies and other medical waiting rooms is much more comfortable and visually more appealing than wooden and metal chairs lined up, side by side. Lounge chairs can be placed in smaller group settings. The best Hospital Lounge Chairs bring a hospitality feel to the room and establish…

Blog – July 12, 2023 In 2013, a nationally published article took a thorough look into the state of how hospitals spaces, and particularly patient rooms, could be improved in the future with a focus on reducing hospital infections. According to the CDC, at that time, one out of every 20 patients admitted to a…

Blog – May 22, 2023 A superior patient and guest experience begins at the lobby and other wait spaces within the hospital. Tired and worn-out furniture is off-putting and makes visitors question the level of care. Chipped and scuffed chair legs and arms are the introduction to many hospitals, and we all know first impressions…

Blog – April 13, 2023 Candida auris or C. auris is an emerging, multidrug resistant fungus that has been linked to outbreaks in healthcare facilities, including hospitals. The fungus can survive on surfaces for weeks, making it challenging to control its spread. According to the CDC, hospitals are particularly vulnerable to C. auris infections due…

Blog – March 14, 2023 Residential behavioral healthcare centers are in place to help with a wide range of treatments for those in need. At these behavioral locations, safety and care are the most important objectives. The environment, however, serves as powerful mental and physical support at each type of behavioral healthcare location. Kwalu’s behavioral health products focus on the safety required…