Built to Care –
Design Innovation and Healing
The hospital atmosphere can be a large secondary source of stress for patients, their families and healthcare staff. The overall design of any hospital may have a direct effect on patient health and quality of care. For example, poor lighting can be easily linked to patient depression and staff
errors, while crowded patient rooms with poor air quality can lead to the likelihood of increased infections. In addition to treatment, hospitals should be more focused on the general promotion of healing.
Pullman Regional Hospital ’s innovative construction and design safeguards patients, families and staff while creating a comfortable, healthy environment. With feedback from various groups, including health care experts and members of the local community, Pullman Regional Hospital prioritized a number of design features to foster this kind of space. Pullman Regional Hospital also features:
▪ Private patient rooms with large windows and views of the Palouse
▪ De-centralized nursing stations, closer to patient rooms
▪ Natural light and expanded lighting options
▪ Decreased noise levels with sound-absorbing ceiling panels and tiles
▪ Centralized ventilation system and air filters
▪ Easy to navigate hallways with benches to rest along the way
▪ More public seating areas to accommodate families and patients
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