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Without embedded experience within healthcare organisations the application, evidence and business case for human factors will not be developed
When it comes to furniture and mental health, there is more than initially meets the eye, says Dr Evangelia Chrysikou, director of research at the Design In Mental Health Network
A smart, elegant and thoughtfully-presented hospital interior can lift the spirits of both patients and staff, says Knightsbridge Furniture, a member of the British Contract Furnishing Association
Revolutionary bed pods, modular washrooms, and ‘intelligent’ mattresses are some of the solutions to improve patient dignity and infection control that came out of two Design Council projects
Healthcare professionals play an increasingly important role in the selection of hospital furniture argues Nigel Davis of Teal Furniture Ltd, members of the British Contract Furniture Association
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UK Building Regulations highlight toxic gas and smoke from layers of paint built up over multiple redecorations as a major cause of permanent ill health or death in a building fire.
Their concern rose with discovery the flame retardant paints most widely used paint along escape routes have been ones which to this day counter-productively use emission of heavy toxic gas to smother flames which rapidly spread along walls if layers of paint delaminate in a fire.
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Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
Adveco, the commercial hot water specialist, announces the launch of live metering of domestic ho
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Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
It’s easy to assume that the comms team is there to handle press enquiries and the occasional social media storm – but the reality is that strategic communications can make a measurable impact across the entire organisation, from operational to financial, when done properly
