Hospital Design does make a huge difference in the perception of patient and it’s high time we accept that. It is clearly understood how a well-designed & technically thoughtful infrastructure could have helped us overcome this pandemic in a much better way.

Healthcare has come a long way. Is the requirement for its system to break the traditional paths and design hospitals as per future requisites? It is not just about treating the patients and sending them back home, to deliver a safe and homely feeling equally plays an important role.

Two or more patients were accommodated in single rooms in ancient times . The physical environment was not paid heed to long since we term a hospital as the best . The hospital’s infrastructure holds a major chunk of its position as the best in class.

Have you ever wondered why there’s a little temple set up in the hospital, a variety of foods are offered via inbuilt cafes, waiting rooms are no more how they used to be little & monotonous they are now rather an example of luxury & relaxation and while people hated waiting earlier now they wouldn’t mind spending a little extra time, every element has a meaning to it & all of it makes sense. Previously when people entered hospitals they came with panic, and anxiety especially when the patients were under extreme mental pressure, a proper infrastructure can take these aspects away and turn them into belief, calm, and trust.

As per a study by Harvard Medical School a well-designed infrastructure reduces the stay of patients in ICU by 10%.

So, if you are planning to design a hospital here’s what will make a difference in real-time:

1. Consider Family & patient both–

Family is a patient’s prime support so when it comes to creating a safe & comfortable space for the patients an area for their family members must be considered like arranging a proper overnight bed for them to sleep the night out.

2. Proper Mapping system:

Secondly, People are usually in a hurry & panic when they visit hospitals, especially in cases of emergency and when the premises are huge it acts as an added burden. A proper map mentioning every path of the hospital in a detailed manner can easily reduce the panic and mark for stress stress-free environment.

3. Safety First:

Later, safety is the topmost basis of deciding the value of a good hospital, keeping the current scenario in mind -the coronavirus safety factor is something that cannot be compromised. Certain factors that can be kept in mind are bacteria resisting finish in the hospitals. The bacteria-resistant finish can help control infections similarly using copper oxide-impregnated bed sheets, pillow covers, scrubs, and gowns also helps in reducing spreading

Infections along with that setting up facilities of sanitization at every common spot is extremely vital along with facilitating hand washing with the availability of sinks and alcohol hand rubs

Also, choosing the right kind of tiles & toilets has an important role to play in a hospital’s infrastructure as well slippery floors can be dangerous since the footfall in hospitals is continuous and the staff is usually on the go.

4. Adaptable & Flexible Infrastructure:

Choosing a design & Construction that easily expands, remodels, or adapts space for different evolving healthcare requirements can help the hospital keep up with every future challenge. We sized the space around the bed so that medical procedures can be performed in the room in the future.

5. Noise Free Environment:

Noise causes interference in communication and leads to a lack of focus and concentration. In terms of patients it leads to fatigue & stress which is not good for the patient hence noise-proof walls can be helpful. The waiting rooms & ICU units can use a piece of calming music to set the panic & stress at a low for both patients & visitors and develop a healing environment.

6. Let Greenery take over

Ever wondered why visitors carry flowers for patients?

It’s because nature is a sign of peace & healing. Hence, incorporating greenery in infrastructure and even in rooms by using flower setup can help in lighting the patient’s mood and the ones around them.

Conclusion:

Serving better experiences at the hospital can lead to various benefits both to the hospital and the health of its patients. According to a study, the environment of a hospital is 20% reason for a patient’s health condition.

To Conclude, home-like surroundings with a thoughtful infrastructure is in itself a medicine of its own.

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