If you haven’t heard, laminate is history… At least as you know it. Created from a process of compressing layers of paper and resin over a thick glued brown craft paper that is then heated, laminate has been a popular choice within medical furniture for...
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Mass production. Customization. A lot of folks will tell you those two worlds are separate. Well, luckily, we’re not a lot of folks. Working with Shield is unique in that we’re able to bring custom elements into a mass production world.We’re designers. We’re former architects....
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How a hospital and its spaces are designed greatly impacts patient care. Medical procedures can be a high stress situation for patients—fear of the outcome of the procedure, separation from family, anticipating pain or discomfort. Having a space that aids in recovery and relaxation is...
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Industry buzzWe've talked about some of The University of Kansas Health System's pharmacy renovations for which we developed the first ever solid surface pass-through cabinets in collaboration with KC-based Pulse Design Group and health system stakeholders. This innovative design solution is now featured in Health Facilities...
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The University of Kansas Health System worked with Pulse Design Group, Kelly Construction and Shield Casework to renovate cleanrooms within four of the health system's cancer sites. These cleanrooms are where patient drugs are prepared. They require special care and attention to help ensure the safety...
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Hospitals are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a 2016 study by John Hopkins Medicine researches that said more than 250,000 people die each year due to preventable healthcare errors. If there were ever a time to place utmost attention on improving...
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Hospital clean rooms necessitate the best materials that will maintain cleanliness, boost efficiency and save time and money. Pass throughs are common in most clean rooms due to their workflow improvements, but they aren't always designed in the most effective way with the most effective material....
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All health environments need care and attention to keep them safe for users, but operating rooms require a special level of upkeep. With each new patient comes a number of steps that must occur to ensure maximum cleanliness and security for the next person. However,...
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Healthcare facilities are stressful, busy places not only for patients and their families but also for staff members. Hospitals are always open, patients are always in need of care, and staff are always needed to care for them and to make the place run smoothly....
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An overnight stay in a hospital is vastly different than an overnight stay in a hotel, but both facilities face many of the same demands, including high traffic and exposure to germs and bacteria. Both must create an aesthetically pleasing environment that meets individual needs while...
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