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Modify Existing HVAC Equipment to Create Negative Space for Your Facility
By Mike Petersen | Aug 31, 2020
A client was tasked with creating an action plan for his hospital to support an increase in coronavirus patients. Was there a way to modify or control the existing HVAC equipment to provide a negative pressure area within the hospital?
Documenting Storm Damage
By Shive- Hattery | Aug 13, 2020
Through the use of drone technology, our certified drone pilot(s) produce vibrant, dynamic HD aerial video and photos that are immense valuable when documenting storm damage.
Critical Surge Capacity Design: Single to Double Occupancy Flex Design
By Gary Van Dyke | Jul 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the need for flexible and adaptive spaces. To deal with an everchanging future you can design patient care areas that quickly transition to an isolation environment during a critical surge capacity.
Future Infrastructure Funding Webinar: Video & Presentation
By Shive- Hattery | Jun 12, 2020
Watch our “Future Infrastructure Funding” webinar to get the latest on the CARES 2.0/HEROES Act and get an infrastructure outlook on the stimulus package, FAST Act reauthorization, appropriations and shovel ready.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Level-Three Infectious Disease Intensive Care Unit
By Alan Wieskamp | Jun 9, 2020
To prepare for an infectious disease outbreak, a portion of the Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) was converted into a biocontainment care space. Federal funds helped the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) create this level-three infectious disease intensive care unit.
Protect Your Building Enclosure During Spring Storm Season
By Stephen Stewart | Apr 28, 2020
As you head into spring storm season (e.g. high wind events and damaging hail), damage to the roofs of your buildings can occur.
Dealing with the COVID-19 Surge
By Tracy Van Damme and Tyson Scheidecker | Apr 2, 2020
Approaches to create safer spaces for patients, staff and visitors
Radio Frequency & Why It Matters to the Safety of Your Hospital
By Norman Sutton | Jan 8, 2019
Although this increasingly crowded RF “noise” can happen at any business, hospitals need special consideration – with lives at stake, it is crucial that their equipment not have interruptions.
Designing for Dementia: 9 Tips to Improve Environments
By Doyle Harper | Aug 10, 2018
Here are a few examples of environmental features that affect people with dementia and design solutions that are proven to positively impact their experience and behavior.
More Ways to Save with Solar in Illinois
By Shive- Hattery | Nov 11, 2017
Illinois solar incentives and funding mechanisms...
Traffic Data Collection: A Useful Tool for All Industries & Markets
By Shive- Hattery | Nov 1, 2017
Traffic data collection tools equip you with knowledge to accurately and quickly identify possible problems, their causes and viable solutions to meet your wants and needs.
Comply with USP 800 by December 2019
By Jeremy Huisman and Gary Van Dyke | Oct 24, 2017
Are you affected by this deadline? Take the USP 800 Quiz to find out!
Creating Beautiful Workplaces in Healthcare
By Shive- Hattery | Oct 5, 2017
Taking better care of doctors, nurses and staff so they can take better care of patients
Hot Topics at the 2016 Healthcare Design Expo & Conference
By Shive- Hattery | Mar 1, 2017
See predicted changes in healthcare identified at the conference...
Mental Health Facilities Can Help Patients Retain Dignity, Sense of Normalcy
By Holly Reid | Nov 7, 2016
One of the biggest hurdles that health professionals face when treating mental health patients is getting them to keep coming back.
Healthcare Facilities Focusing More on "Wellness" than "Illness"
By Holly Reid | Oct 17, 2016
Key takeaways from the 2016 Healthcare Facilities Symposium in Orlando
Redefining Expectations of Senior Living
By Mark Seabold | Aug 24, 2016
The senior living environment has evolved dramatically over the past 25 years. These new facilities are changing the discussion from when do I need to move to when can I move!