
Dr Paul Barach & Bill Rostenberg - Surgical Environments Design
Desperately
Seeking Safety
Creating integrated surgical/imaging environments that do less harm
Improving Surgical Environments Design
The need for healthcare facilities designed for safety and the convergence of surgery and imaging are resulting in new types of space where medical technology is complex and where safe environments are essential. When considering Surgical Environments Design, designers of integrated surgical and imaging facilities need to prioritise the importance of safety as an essential concern in their designs. Understanding the impact that designs have on patient well-being is essential.