Friends,
Did you know that copper oxide can be effective at preventing certain infections?
The Hospital Heroes at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Virginia did. That's why all their linens — from bed sheets to gowns — are infused with this multifaceted mineral. Amazing, right?
You may not notice it at first glance, but every aspect of a hospital's design is meticulously chosen to ensure patients have a positive experience.
Curious about other ways hospitals are designed with patients in mind? Check out these five examples!
From microscopic particles to entire floor plans, hospitals inform every design decision with the latest research to make sure they put patients' needs first.
In fact, a professional society known as the American Society for Healthcare Engineering was founded to help hospitals do just that. Using their research, along with our own, we found five examples of hospitals that are championing patient-centered design practices right now.
Check them out here!
https://action.protecthealthcare.org/designed-for-care
Happy reading,
Coalition to Protect America's Health Care
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