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1. 75%
82%
Baby boomers
Millennials
Healthcare professionals agree
design counts
Healthcare is changing. Everyday.
A 2003 study concluded
that care is perceived as
superior in newly
constructed facilities.3
strongly agree that designs
must be more flexible to
address uncertainties in markets,
care delivery and patient volume.4
of healthcare executives said
expanding or renovating facilities is
important, but they spend <5% of
their budget on it.3
account for the most acute care
hospital visits; the population is
expected to
are more likely to choose their
care site based on branding and
amenities than physician.3
of healthcare providers agree that
improving facilities and their
physical design improves the
patients’ hospital experience.1
$4.5B
Hospital design is increasingly focused on
reducing hospital-acquired infections. In
the U.S., it’s estimated that
a year become infected, with the annual
cost at about $4.5B.5
patients who acquire hospital
infections will die.6
of healthcare providers
2M patients
double by 2030.2
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hosystems_10032015.pdf
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hosystems eBook.pdf
4. Fabris, P. (2012, April 05). 7 keys to 'Highest value, lowest cost' for healthcare construction.
Building Design and Construction. Retrieved from
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/7-keys-‘highest-value-lowest-cost’-healthcare-construction
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6. Pollack, A. (2010, February 26). Rising Threat of Infections Unfazed by Antibiotics. The New York
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2yP2bfl/3pu4 g34XVmluJA&_r=1
Materials matter and can
help prevent infection.
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2. Building a better system.
It's never been more important to invest in healthcare.
of organizations said they are either
repurposing healthcare facilities or
assessing space for other needs.
This is only expected to grow.9
2/3
healthcare
A project with a
estimate actually costs
a healthcare organization
Creating solutions that can maximize
the value of staffing, operations, &
maintenance becomes paramount.8
$25M construction
$100M throughout its lifetime.
of nursing staff time is spent walking.
Offering decentralized support areas
that bring staff and supplies close by to
the patient helps reduce walking time
and increases patient-caregiver time.8
30%
Building teams are using
factory-based prefabrication
in healthcare to
—and improve quality of
workmanship—especially in
cases where repetitive design
elements come into play.4
Where prefab fits in:
Better patient recovery times
Lower pain perception
More positive disposition
Lower stress levels
A greater ability to focus
for visitors and practitioners11
Wood materials showed:
Why prefab?
1. Improved quality
2. Better safety metrics
3. Less waste
4. Future adaptability10
It’s reported that
are the largest drivers to use
prefabrication in healthcare.13
schedule & costs
A recent study found that, on average,
schedules can be slashed by
Approximately
of new construction drywall is wasted
during installation; prefab can pass this
savings onto the customer.13
over conventional construction by
using prefab interiors.12
12%
Construction trends in
Costs cut
save time
& money
Material Saved
Sources:
4.Fabris, P. (2012, April 05). 7 keys to 'Highest value, lowest cost' for healthcare construction.
Building Design and Construction. Retrieved from
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/7-keys-‘highest-value-lowest-cost’-healthcare-construction
7.Ellis, L. (2015, April 01). Three Design Choices to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections.
Retrieved February 08, 2016, from
https://www.healthdesign.org/insights-solutions/three-design-choices-reduce-hospital-acq
uired-infections
8.Gessing, B., & Chory, J. (2013, April 13). Planning For Greater Value. Retrieved February 08,
2016, from http://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/article/planning-greater-value
9.Veseley, R., & Hoppszallern, S. (2015, February 02). Hospital construction survey results are
in. Retrieved February 08, 2016, from
http://www.hfmmagazine.com/display/HFM-news-article.dhtml?dcrPath=/templatedata/HF_
Common/NewsArticle/data/HFM/Magazine/2015/Feb/hfm-hospital-construction-survey
10.Barista, D. (2014, May 09). Perfecting prefab: 8 tips for healthcare construction projects.
Retrieved February 08, 2016, from
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/perfecting-prefab-8-tips-healthcare-construction-projects
11.Augustin, S., & Fell, D. (2015, June 01). Wood as a Restorative Material in Healthcare
Environments. Retrieved February 8, 2016, from
https://fpinnovations.ca/media/publications/Documents/health-report.pdf
12.Advantages and Challenges of Modular Construction. (2015, October 15). Retrieved
February 08, 2016, from
http://www.constructionsuperconference.com/news-item/advantages-and-challenges-mod
ular-construction
13.Gessing, B., & Chory, J. (2013, April 13). Planning For Greater Value. Retrieved February
08, 2016, from http://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/article/planning-greater-value
Prefab materials matter

3. The future of
healthcare
Healthcare continues to evolve. Professionals have to create spaces
that are flexible to meet changing demands.
Top healthcare
innovation barriers:
Cultural &
management challenges
Advancing technology
Medicine moves faster than
IT; it can take a year for an IT
provider to update a system in
response to an advance
in medicine.16
Information technology
is a vital part of today’s
healthcare systems.
IT
Long project
timelines
A large healthcare project could take
5-7 years
from concept to occupancy.
While they do see barriers,
of healthcare providers are
optimistic about the future
of U.S. healthcare.17
76%Limited personnel
Limited capital
investment
2-3 years
technology leaps
When this timeline is compared with
that typically take only
from inception to adoption, it is evident that
change outpaces the design
and construction duration.18
Medicine
Construction processes
Sources:
14.Wallboard (Drywall) Recycling. (2007, July 07). Retrieved February 08, 2016,
from http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/condemo/wallboard/
15.HIMSS: The State of Healthcare Innovation 2014 Infographic [Digital image].
(2014, February 05). Retrieved February 08, 2016, from
http://hitconsultant.net/2014/02/05/himss-state-healthcare-innovation-2014-inf
ographic/
16.McMullen, R. (2011, October 07). The Five Biggest Ideas On The Future Of
Health Care Design. Retrieved February 08, 2016, from
http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665162/the-five-biggest-ideas-on-the-future-of-h
ealth-care-design
17.Chamernik, M. (2015, October 23). Mortenson study: Healthcare providers
optimistic, but want changes to Affordable Care Act.
Retrieved February 08, 2016, from
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/mortenson-study-healthcare-providers-optimistic-
want-changes-affordable-care-act
18.Meilink, L., Jr., & Grimes, C. (2015, July 01). Designing spaces for multiple
generations. Retrieved February 08, 2016, from
http://www.hfmmagazine.com/display/HFM-news-article.dhtml?dcrPath=/templ
atedata/HF_Common/NewsArticle/data/HFM/Magazine/2015/July/hfm-designin
g-for-a-multigenerational-workforce
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