veterinary office interior design
as we look to the future, there is much to consider in the way offacility design, workflow, access, comfort, the flow of information and the caregiver patient relationship.growth and change are inevitable and healthcare environments must beflexible to adapt to the integration of new technologies, information systems and health careprotocols. now is the time to rethink and redefine workflow. at the core ofmidmark is a new way of thinking about caregiver-patient interaction and thedelivery of efficient patient care.
this guide contains the tools andsolutions to consider when creating clinical work environments toeffectively advance patient care and office efficiency. we'll start thetutorial by walking you through the various exam room designs from traditional, emr transition, safepatient handling to dual access. next, we'll show youvarious procedure room designs from a general procedures room to morespecialized designs. we'll finish the tutorial exploringvarious vital signs workflows that will increase efficiency andimprove care while complementing your
office design. the traditional exam room provides thefoundation for a basic caregiver- patient workflow. for better access to the patient, theexamination table is positioned at an angle providing unobstructed access from threesides. a lowered writing services placed adjacent to the storage zone, as is a chair for the initial patientinterview. the overall exam room size is 10 feet by 10 feet
with the entry door reverse hinged forpatient privacy. patient care is divided into separatezones for the patient interview and patient exam area. while thistraditional setup allows for immediate patient care, historical patient data and anyadditional medical data that supports patient care is not immediately available in the room, so caregivers must leave the room to retrieve this information. this exam room design also provides apublic zone with side chairs for
family and visitors as well as a dressing nook for patients.the patient care zone or private zone allows physicians accessto equipment and supplies, and it includes space for the patientinterview and a work surface to review paper records. the integration of technology into theexam space will improve the caregiver- patient interaction. keeping the patient informed and engaged.the next layout built on the traditional exam room tosupport advancements in technology and
patient care. new technologies are critical to modernhealthcare providing barrier-free access and emr in the exam room gives real-time access to patientinformation at the point-of-care. incorporating the computer as part of anefficient patient care environment gives the caregiver more direct contactwith the patient and enables her to remain in the exam room to retrieve information from the emr. thebarrier free exam table allows the caregiver to adjust the table
maintaining eye contact in a seated orstanding position without undue back or neck strain. inthis barrier-free layout the center of the room is kept open toallow a 60-inch wheel chair turning area and transfer of the patient to the examtable. the barrier-free exam table is fully accessible providing greatersafety for patients and caregivers. as healthcare evolves, one thing remains constant: the need forsafe, efficient care. for more information aboutmidmark clinical solutions, call 1-800-midmark or visitmidmarkclinicalsolutions.com.