Transcript Aesthetics of Physical Environment

Aesthetics of Physical
Environment
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Aesthetics of Physical Environment
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Patients are often afraid and confused.
These feelings may slow their recovery.
Hospital stay should be
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non-threatening
comfortable
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Aesthetics of Physical Environment
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The interior design of the healthcare agency
should be based on
 facilities mission
 patient profile
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Aesthetics of Physical Environment
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Coordinate selection of facility finishes and
furnishings
Participate in development of design and
construction plans
Analyze the therapeutic and functional aspects
of color décor and furnishing
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Aesthetics of Physical Environment
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Provide accessibility through appropriate
directional aids
Maintain a clutter free environment
Maintain facility in good repair
Present products and services in a quality
manner
Laboratory
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Use familiar and culturally relevant materials
Use cheerful and varied colors and textures
Use natural light wherever possible and color-corrected
lighting in interior spaces that do not have natural light
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Aesthetics of Physical Environment
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Provide views of the outdoors from every patient bed;
pictures or murals of nature scenes if outdoor views are
not possible
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Design a “way-finding” process to allow for ease in
getting to a destination and returning
X-ray
Laboratory
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The End!
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