Prest: An Overview Looking for a statement piece for your office that will allow you to make literal statements? Feb 24, 2020 READ
How to Encourage Patients and Care Teams to Interact with Your Whiteboards The undeniable usefulness of patient room boards during treatment is well documented, but there still remains a problem for many facilities across the country: their whiteboards are not consistently used. Unfortunately, not all team members have the time to fill out whiteboard information fields. Others simply forget to use the board. No matter what the issue may be, there are several things a facility can do to encourage whiteboard use, allowing them to get the most out of their investment. Feb 20, 2020 READ
Confronting Memory Care Issues with Whiteboard Communication The loss of mental health capabilities is stressful for patients, their families and the people who care for them. As the population continues to age in the United States, and memory care units house and treat more patients with dementia and other mental health conditions, it has become more important than ever to find effective solutions for the major issues memory care patients face. Feb 12, 2020 READ
The Importance of Materials Selection in Hospital Design and Products It’s one of the most important questions a hospital can ask when purchasing anything for their facility. The materials used to create medical devices, facility furniture and many other tools used in healthcare settings have long-lasting, performance-impacting effects. That’s why facilities should be concerned with what they are purchasing is made from. Jan 30, 2020 READ
Open Office Design Trends for 2020 When designing for an open office, it’s helpful to think about why a typical house works so well. There are designated rooms in which the function is clear. Jan 27, 2020 READ
How Care Teams Can Use Whiteboards to Effectively Work Together Hospital whiteboards are effective communication tools that can increase patient satisfaction, comfort and involvement in their care. But this is not their only use in medical settings; hospital whiteboards are also an effective means of communication among staff members. Care teams utilize these boards to coordinate the treatment of patients along with a variety of other uses. It’s why they are so commonly placed in surgical, trauma and emergency areas of hospitals. Jan 13, 2020 READ
Ghent Introduces: Prest The latest mobile whiteboard offering from visual communication leader Ghent, a GMi Company, comes in the form of an industrial-styled, double-sided board named Prest. Jan 10, 2020 READ
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Choosing Fonts for Patient Room Whiteboards The font you choose when designing your whiteboards will be a crucial part in how effective they are when placing them within your facility. It’s not a hard choice but there are many pitfalls that you can fall into. Don’t make these mistakes. Jan 08, 2020 READ
Hexagon Shape Trend A blend of geometrical neatness yet a nod to nature, the hexagon is popping up everywhere. Something about the shape is pleasing to the eye and fits into design concepts in a variety of settings. Dec 20, 2019 READ