Healing Environment Drives Outcomes

Does the  healthcare environment you choose effect your healing? The environment of care has shown to reduce the burden of disease and reduce healing times across multiple medical conditions.

Healthcare facilities vary widely in terms of their design and function.  Some are modeled on a hotel-like environment and others are more austere with a simple design.    Successful patient-friendly environments cater to the needs and expectations of the target population. With the growth of Baby Boomers (28% of US Population), health care facilities will dramatically change to address the needs for this market.

In fact aesthetics, comfortable amenities, environment design, lighting, sustainable architecture all contribute to:

• Improve the quality of safety care for patients (improved patient outcomes, lower medical errors)
• Attract more patients
• Recruit and retain staff
• Increase philanthropic, community, and corporate support
• Enhance operational efficiency and productivity

Based on extensive research Kissito Post Acute is designing its Healing Environment as a key to the total patient experience and enhanced outcomes.  Their Post Acute centers offer private rehabilitation suites, family friendly services and hours,  internet access, flat screen TV, chef prepared cuisine and new rehabilitation gym. Distinguishing characteristics of their facilities are the quality and level of care offered.  All staff are guided to have an “attitude of service” for patients and family/caregivers, as well as fellow employees. All centers use ecologically friendly products.

As Kissito is expanding, it is designing a state-of-the-art Post Acute Care facility. Kirksey architects are working closely with Kissito’s multi-disciplinary team to develop a sustainable design that is LEED certified. The patient centered facility will integrate a green approach with technological advancements and service excellence.

Patient’s want a healthy healing environment; it helps them return home quicker!