Health Care Sinks
Ry, Denmark-headquartered Pressalit Care introduced a new family of sinks and wash basins designed to offer a new dimension of stability and sit-to-stand assistance for people using wheelchairs or who may have balance problems or difficulties standing. The new Matrix family features modern Scandinavian design, smooth surfaces throughout and built-in handrails that significantly improve safety and convenience for elderly or individuals with disabilities, according to the company.
Array Architects announced the addition of Adrian Hagerty, AIA, LEED AP, as principal and regional vice president for the firm’s new office in Washington, D.C. Hagerty has built his career by leading significant health care design projects in the Washington, D.C. area for more than a quarter century.
Within the health care design industry, many trends pop up, and it’s important to differentiate ones that are simply fads versus those that can have a long-term, positive impact on the forward movement of health care design in the present and future.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The $115 million Mercy Orthopedic Hospital opened in late August to offer a wide range of orthopedic and spine services to the local community of Springfield, Mo.