One of the many issues that correctional administrators are facing today is the provision of more complex health interventions within the facility walls.
SMRT Architects & Engineers recently announced Principal Rebecca Casey, AIA, as Director of its Health & Wellness Practice, expanding the firm’s focus beyond traditional clinical spaces to address the rapidly growing demand for holistic, community-wide health and well-being in the built environment.
For a healthcare organization kicking off a new building project, the beginning of the design process is an exciting and important moment.
Healthcare facilities have always been complex to design and build, but today’s environment is introducing a new level of pressure.
Modern dermatology practices often combine medical care, cosmetic services and retail offerings under one roof.
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County has selected global design, engineering and consultancy firm Arcadis to deliver architectural design, permitting, and construction administration services for the organization’s new 60,000 square-foot Behavioral Health Coordinated Care Center.
One approach that has gained significant traction in meeting all three goals is modular and prefabricated construction, a delivery method that is rapidly becoming mainstream for healthcare facilities nationwide.
Certificate of Need (CON) laws are regulations that require healthcare facilities to obtain state approval before expanding their practices, such as building new facilities, adding to existing facilities and offering certain services.
The key to a successful renovation isn’t just experience and technical expertise—it’s about fostering open communication and aligning all stakeholders under a shared vision.
Healthcare renovations or projects come with inherent tensions—balancing patient care, efficiency, and financial constraints.
