Design Center

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  The reality of designing simulation centers

  Hospitals are finding a number of ways to help create a heightened sense of reality that can facilitate training and practice for medical staff. Read the related article "The reality of designing simulation centers."
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  Designing consolidated labs

  Consolidated labs can help decrease costs, improve efficiencies and lead to better patient care. Read the related article "Core concept"
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  Microhospital design

  Despite their small physical size, microhospitals are fast becoming a big thing in health care design. Read the related article "Health systems build microhospitals to fill community gaps."
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  The patient room of the future

  NBBJ designers have developed a patient room concept that combines ideas of virtual and personal connectivity with the efficiency and flexibility of microapartment design. Read the related article "Designing hospitals for the millennial generation."
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  San Diego Medical Center takes cues from design competition

  Kaiser Permanente's design team aimed to create personalized patient experiences in a LEED Platinum facility. Read the related article "Kaiser’s San Diego Medical Center takes cues from design competition."
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  Northside Hospital Cherokee doubles size with replacement facility

  The new hospital reflects dedication to patient care with a nod to Georgia county’s natural landscape. Read the related article "Northside Hospital Cherokee doubles size with replacement facility."
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  Design's role in ensuring secure health care facilities

  Secure facilities are essential to patient care, and paying careful attention to architectural features can make hospitals safer and more inviting for patients. Read the related article "Hospital designs to bolster security."
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  2017 Vista Award Winners

  A look at the winners of ASHE's 2017 Vista Awards in the categories of new construction, renovation and infrastructure. Read the related article "2017 Vista Award Winners."
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  Rice Memorial Hospital opens rehab center

  The new Rice Memorial Hospital's Rice Rehabilitation Center consolidates adult, cardiac and pediatric rehab program into one location to gain efficiencies in space and staffing. Read the related article "New rehabilitation center consolidates care in one facility."