Across the Board: A Ghent Blog

Now Available on ProjectMatrix

GMi Companies is pleased to announce our brands Ghent, Waddell, and VividBoard are now available through Project Matrix.

 
Designing for the Open Concept - Optimizing Collaboration

Many companies struggle to foster a culture that encourages collaboration.

 
How VividBoard Helps Care Teams Treat Patients

Patient room boards are one of the best tools for hospitals because they can help care teams provide better communication, safety and comfort.

 
The Art of Glass - Aesthetics

When the A&D community designs or specs which products they will use in their projects, they must first ask the following questions: will it blend seamlessly, will it stand out, what functionality does it pose, and what does their client want?

 
The Art of Glass - Increase Employee Well Being & Productivity

Glass, a natural material that uses 20% pre-consumer recycled materials, is manufactured using some of earth’s most plentiful raw materials.

 
Patient Room Board Checklist - How to Customize your Patient Room Whiteboard

Hospital Dry Erase Boards have infiltrated healthcare design and can be found throughout the hospital, from the General Care to the ICU. Figuring out what you want to put on your patient room board can be challenging and is often determined by hospital staff who may not know where to start.

 
Solving Common Patient Issues with Better Room Design

Evidence and research has demonstrated that certain patient room design choices can help hospitals reduce noise, falls and infections.

 
The Art of Glass - Durability+Strength = Long Lasting

In order to achieve the strength and durability required for certain glass applications, glass must be altered during the manufacturing process. There are two types of treated glass: which heat-strengthened glass or tempered glass.

 
Using Whiteboards to Help Prevent Patient Falls

Among hospital acquired conditions (HACs), patient falls are one of the most preventable, yet they are a persistent problem for hospitals.