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HFM Executive Dialogues

The following are links to Executive Dialogues that have appeared in HFM.

Creating Environments For Cancer Care - November 2008
Cancer rates in the U.S. are expected to rise as the Baby Boom generation continues to reach retirement age. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 1.4 million new cases of cancer diagnosed this year alone. As a result, today's cancer centers must be built for efficiency to streamline patient flow and improve workflow. Cancer centers must also address the unique characteristics of the disease, providing healing environments to enhance the patient and family experience. »Read Dialogue
Designing the Replacement Facility - January 2007
Medical advances, aging infrastructures and changing regulations have made many hospitals obsolete. As a result, health care executives are faced with the difficult decision to renovate or replace the facility. Once that decision is made, another set of challenges emerges. To share ideas and experiences found in developing these projects, Health Forum and the American College of Healthcare Architects convened a group of industry experts Oct. 19 in Chicago for a closed-door dialogue addressing the core issues and challenges. »Read Dialogue

Designing a Healing Environment - June 2006
Evidence shows that a hospital’s environment can play a significant role in patient experience and outcomes. Healing design can improve a patient’s outlook on care and ultimately increase patient satisfaction. It can also streamline workflow and eliminate the opportunity for medical errors. To examine trends in healing design, Health Forum and the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers convened a group of industry vendors and their health care clients. The group met March 16 in Chicago for a closed-door dialogue. »Read Dialogue

Trends in Critical Care Planning and Design - January 2004
Following years of downsizing, restructuring and closures, the U.S. hospital field is in the midst of a construction boom spurred by changing demographics and the need to stay competitive. Inpatient admissions are on the rise, due in part to the aging of the population and to the overall rise in acuity. The net result: a shortage of critical care beds in certain markets.

To examine trends in critical care design, Health Forum and the American College of Healthcare Architects convened a group of architects and their health care clients. The group met Oct. 24 for a closed-door dialogue in Chicago. »Read Dialogue

The Future of the Facility - January 2003
Hospitals in the United States face countless challenges, from the workforce shortage to financial constraints and the need to prepare for an aging population. How can hospitals and the built environment help organizations respond to these challenges? How can hospitals prepare for a potential capacity crunch when capital is scarce?

To examine trends in facility design, Health Forum and the American College of Healthcare Architects Nov. 4 convened a group of architects and their health care clients in Chicago. »Read Dialogue




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