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O P T IMIZI N G SO LUT I O NS FO R H E A LT H C A RE OPER ATIONS, DESIGN, FORM AND FUNC TION As the nation’s leading healthcare architecture firm, we create inspiring designs that incorporate efficient operations, evidence from research and the latest in medical technology. HKS Clinical Solutions & Research works in tandem with our healthcare architects and interior designers to create highperformance and aesthetically pleasing environments. Our core group of full-time clinicians offers global workplace expertise in nursing, diagnostic and treatment services, medical technology, quality improvement, patient safety, infection control and healthcare design research.
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and flexible – accommodating inevitable change over the life of a building.
ENHANCING THE PROCESS
HKS Clinical Solutions & Research offers customized client solutions through creative dialogue and innovative guidance by:
Leading dynamic visioning sessions Embracing lean concepts to streamline workflow through operational planning Optimizing space for staff and operational efficiency Integrating patient safety and infection control principles Assimilating emerging clinical information systems and technology Determining the ideal bed unit size Designing healing environments to attract and retain loyal patients and staff Creating and evaluating mock-up environments from a clinician’s perspective Preparing for transition into the new space Providing strategic capital planning Assimilating medical technology into building design Supporting technology procurement and installation Assessing facility performance through benchmarking Integrating design research Conducting post occupancy functional assessments
The result is a distinctive healing design solution that works.
A N I NTEGR ATIVE C LI N IC A L SOLUTION Process-Driven Planning HKS Clinical Solutions & Research uses thoughtful and efficient processdriven planning. We partner with clients to enhance organizational procedures and maximize service efficiencies, best integrating function with form. Our approach is an organized methodology focused on assessing, planning and improving hospital operational processes which streamline workflow and optimize space organization – before design begins. Uniquely geared to the pre-programming and design phases, the result is efficient use of facility capital resources. Technology-Based Solutions Technology is the cornerstone of planning and designing for healthcare. Workflow processes and procedures can be substantially affected by the presence or absence of these resources. Our Medical Technology Group seamlessly integrates its services from early operational planning through procurement to optimize the application of technology within realistic budget parameters. This team of specialists identifies and anticipates technology options, evaluates operational efficiency choices and designs flexible building solutions. Research-Informed Decisions HKS conducts research worldwide to help our design teams create architecture that supports the healing process. Led by a Ph.D. research director and staffed by a clinician team and ACHA-certified architects, HKS brings analytical rigor and a critical focus to design factors that influence operational performance and human perceptions in healthcare facilities. Our explorations are aimed at challenging popular assumptions, and our results are measured through performance evaluations after occupancy.
With our client partners, we create inspiring, award-winning designs in safe, healing environments that are high-performance facilities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: TOM HARVEY, AIA, MPH, FACHA, LEED AP, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR TERRY RITCHEY, RN, MBA, VICE PRESIDENT, MANAGER HKS CLINICAL SOLUTIONS & RESEARCH 1919 McKINNEY AVENUE DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 214.969.5599 www.hksinc.com
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