Author Archives: Kaitlyn Carney

Imagine you’re a nurse in a busy healthcare facility. A wheelchair user, a bariatric patient, and an elderly patient all come in at the same time requesting care. How do you decide who will get priority to use the healthcare facility’s only accessible power exam table? Now more than ever, healthcare facilities are looking toContinue reading “Why Healthcare Facilities are Standardizing Their Equipment”

The dreaded annual check-up. While some patients opt for only going to see a doctor when they’re feeling ill, a new study by Northwestern Medicine found that routine check-up visits benefit all patient populations, especially at-risk ones. Although some patients feel anxious when walking into their doctor’s office, annual check-ups have been successful in detectingContinue reading “How Routine Check-Ups Can Help Your Health”

It’s no secret that increased supplier costs and shipping delays contribute to decreased revenue. Unfortunately, many companies today face the challenge of being under-diversified or using a single legacy supplier – essentially having all their eggs in one basket. One study found that 99% of hospitals and health systems report challenges in supply procurement. HereContinue reading “What to Consider When Diversifying Your Supply Chain”

Flexing room space can benefit your facility by reorganizing or repurposing existing space to transform it to fit a facility’s changing needs. An exam room with flexing space is an area a healthcare facility can use for various purposes and exams. Integrating exam rooms with flex space into your healthcare facility means you can optimizeContinue reading “3 Reasons Flexing Room Space Can Benefit Your Facility”

Starting a new construction project for your healthcare facility can be a scary and daunting task. Questions swirl in your mind: How many rooms should the facility have? What design features should be included? And how much will it cost to complete? It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by this process, but with the right researchContinue reading “Navigating Healthcare Construction: 5 Key Considerations”

Since 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has protected people with disabilities from discrimination. Everyone must be provided with equal access to all healthcare services. When designing or renovating your clinic, take into consideration the space you need for patient care, clerical work, and other everyday tasks. With limited space in the exam room,Continue reading “5 Reasons Healthcare Facilities Need to be ADA Accessible”