Design that cares : planning health facilities for patients and visitors /: planning health facilities for patients and visitors. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Janet R. Carpman, Myron A. Grant.
• Authors: Carpman, Janet Reizenstein, 1951-; Grant, Myron A, 1949-
• Contents: Acknowledgments Foreword Authors’ Introduction to the 3rd Edition About the Authors Chapter 1: Introduction Learning Objectives Projections and the Direction of Healthcare Healthcare: Changing Within Design as a Component of High-Quality Care The Design Process Concurrent Planning Design Review Activation Post-occupancy Evaluation Patients’ and Visitors’ Design-Related Needs Summary Review Questions References Chapter 2: A Look at Current Health-Facility Design Research Learning Objectives Design Research in Relation to Current Trends in Healthcare Characteristics of High-Quality Healthcare-Facility Design Research Humanistic Design Objectives for Future Healthcare-Facility Design Research Summary Review Questions References Chapter 3: Arrival and Exterior Wayfinding Learning Objectives Traveling to a Healthcare Facility Exterior Wayfinding Main-Entrance Drop-Off Area Making One’s Way to the Entrance Area Proceeding to First Destinations Visitor Information Conclusion Design Review Questions Summary Review Questions References Chapter 4: Interior Wayfinding and the Circulation System Learning Objectives Making One’s Way through the Facility Corridor Function and Amenities Traveling from Floor to Floor Design Review Questions Summary Review Questions References Chapter 5: Waiting and Reception Areas Learning Objectives Entering a Reception and Waiting Area Design for Reception and Registration Waiting Areas Main Lobby High-Stress Waiting Conclusion Design Review Questions Summary Review Questions References Chapter 6: Diagnostic and Treatment Areas Learning Objectives Patients’ Needs Diagnostic and Treatment Rooms Conclusion Design Review Questions Summary Review Questions References Chapter 7: Inpatient Rooms and Baths Learning Objectives Acute Care Inpatient Rooms Inpatient Lounge Accommodating Family and Visitors Intensive Care Unit Design Review Questions Summary Review Questions References Chapter 8: Access to Nature Learning Objectives Facilitating Recovery from Stress Facilitating Recovery from Mental Fatigue Improving Caregivers’ Productivity and Satisfaction Encouraging Physical Activity Creating a Positive Image Healthcare Facility Outdoor Spaces Nature is Used in Many Ways Evaluations of Outdoor Spaces Designing Outdoor Spaces for Healthcare Facilities Bringing the Outdoors In Conclusion Design Review Questions Summary Review Questions References Chapter 9: Users with Functional Limitations Learning Objectives Users with Disabilities Federal Legislation on Disability Rights Universal Design Users with Mobility Disabilities Users with Hearing Disabilities Users Who Are Blind or Low-Vision Elderly Users Design Considerations for Obese Patients Conclusion Design Review Questions Summary Review Questions References Chapter 10: Special Places and Services Learning Objectives Special Places Special Services Conclusion Design Review Questions Summary Review Questions References Chapter 11: User Participation in Healthcare Facility Design Going Beyond Guidelines Learning Objectives What Is User Participation in Design? User-Experts in the Design Process How Can Participation Occur? Techniques for Information Gathering Timing and Scheduling Participation Managing User Participation Implementing Recommendations That Result from User Participation Documenting the User Participation Process Conclusion Summary Review Questions References Index
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 725.51; Health facilities -- Design and construction
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781118235409; 9781118221631
• Related ISBNs: 9780787988111
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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