A new study reveals that hospital rooms designed with natural elements—like indoor plants, green décor, and views of green nature—significantly enhance relaxation and mental clarity in simulated ...

Billions of dollars are invested in the design and construction of health care facilities each year, but few studies have evaluated the impact of hospital room design. Single-site study at the ...

It's time to get smart about smart rooms in hospitals because the financial and clinical ROI they offer can be significant. A smart room is an innovative concept – a healthcare environment that ...

Mixed-gender rooms are increasingly common in New Zealand's hospitals, based on evidence from hospital complaints and a large Wellington study. But our new research demonstrates that placing men and ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control reports a comparison of hospital room cleanliness using standard disinfectant wipes versus wipes with a color additive that allows ...

Hospital rooms often make it difficult for patients to sleep due to bright lights and loud noises, but Sutter Health is working to change that at its Innovation Center in San Francisco.

Hospital smart rooms take the pressure off of nurses doing tasks at bedside that can be done virtually. The technologies that make up a smart room – remote patient monitoring, virtual care, computer ...

Just past Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s emergency department on Meadows Road, a sleek new tower is receiving its finishing touches before welcoming patients by the end of the month. Four years after ...