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What impact will digital healthcare have on the physical healthcare environment? 🏥 Con McGarry of Arcadis explores this theme - considering the advancement and implementation of digital healthcare and where Human Centred Design enters the dialogue, prioritising human needs and behaviours. It is worth reading 💡 #Architecture #digitalhealthcare #ai #healthcaredesign #humancentereddesign

A great article from our Karina Jones.

Please read. Con has valuable insights in Digital Health.

Healthcare spaces are evolving more quickly than ever before. New trends in adaptive construction are emerging and it's up to us to decide how we respond. In our latest blog, we investigate these trends and explain what they mean for the future of healthcare facilities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ex_SSBTV #Healthcare #AdaptiveConstruction #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureReady

Wessex Health Partners is a strategic alliance of Health Innovation Wessex, the NHS and four universities. It comprises of 15 organisations across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight and includes all the NHS providers, the Integrated care boards, the University of Southampton, Bournemouth University, the University of Portsmouth and AECC University College. In this video Christine McGrath, Managing Director of Wessex Health Partners, provides an overview of Wessex Health Partners, what they do, their challenges and crucially, why sustainability is so important to them. 💬 "The health and care system is a massive user of single use products and lots of technology. That's unsustainable. "So what we need to do is actually build those products in a way that's sustainable for a net zero perspective, a financial perspective and a workforce perspective." You can watch the two minute video in full here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eChzP8kz #ResponsibleInnovation #Sustainability #MedTech

Sustainable design in healthcare facilities is pivotal for enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. By incorporating green building materials, integrating advanced technology, and adhering to patient-centered design principles, we can transform healthcare environments for the better. What strategies are you implementing to promote sustainability in your healthcare projects? Share your insights or experiences! #SamehZeidan #HealthcareRevolution #HealthcareTransformation #HealthTech #HealthcareProjects #AgileManagement

A great day yesterday at the Design Symposium hosted by HSE -Spark Innovation Programme in Dublin. Lets not kid ourselves we all know healthcare delivery is complex and finding solutions is a complicated process that said with patient involvement and a co-design approach it can genuinely help avoiding critical errors in the baseline/scoping phase. But more than just adapting processes we think the ultimate measure of success is ADOPTING AT SCALE #innovation #healthcare #patientsexperience

Keeping the lights on in healthcare 💡 Next time you go into a hospital, take a moment to think just how hard that building has to work to take care of you and I, impatient, anxious, or in distress - and the remarkable people who work there day in, day out, 365 days per year.    In the UK, the NHS spent over £ 10 billion just maintaining the estate in 2021 with the cost of simply clearing the backlog of maintenance issues estimated at £9.2 billion, including urgent issues deemed likely to cause harm to patients or staff.   Many of the professionals who keep the lights on in the face of this overwhelming pressure over here in the UK are members of the IHEEM (The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management). A quick skim of their newsfeed offers a glimpse into the dizzying array of topics that land on their desks, from environmental audits and ethics in patient data management to endoscopy units, and rehabilitation services to supporting neurodiversity and inclusion among their staff. Government incentives to improve environmental performance are driving a switch to LED lighting, including this £100,000 project at Surrey, set to save around £35,000 per year in energy costs across the trust and an estimated 41 tonnes of C02 emissions once all the fittings are in place.   The programme at their annual conference in October reflects this incredible range, with six streams running on both days and over 100 exhibitors. If you’re a professional with an interest in infrastructure and innovation, it’s well worth the trip - https://lnkd.in/eAnMtMcw    If you happen to be at the show on Wednesday 9th of October, please join me and colleagues from Helvar on the Digital Technology and Innovation Stage. We’ll be focusing on the potential for daylight and lighting with smart controls to deliver health outcomes on a budget. We’d love to see you there! #ageoflight #lighting #healthcare #healthcareestates2024

Hospitals and labs are huge energy consumers, but there's a green revolution underway! Architects are now designing healthcare spaces that significantly reduce their carbon footprint, addressing the 4.4% of global emissions these facilities contribute. With a focus on sustainability, mission-driven healthcare providers are demanding spaces that not only save lives but also protect our planet and improve public health. Read more about these innovative designs making a difference in healthcare. #sustainablebuildings #healthcare https://lnkd.in/gUYdwgn9

🏥 Many healthcare facilities are developed based on what has been done before and can lead to facilities becoming obsolete or inadequate before the buildings themselves reach the end of their useful life. 🔀 Technological advancements demand adaptable healthcare infrastructure. 📈 From more compact MRI scanners to changing space requirements, as seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, we need to ensure we are designing buildings that can evolve with healthcare needs. 👩⚕️ Flexibility now means readiness for future shifts. 👇 Read more here