3 ways to create communal-friendly spaces in hospitals
Posted: December 16th, 2019 | Category: Latest News, Tips & Advice
Any architect or project manager already understands the challenge when it comes to making hospitals both clinical and less intimidating – after all, those concepts don’t go hand-in-hand. While there are certain standards and requirements for the specific medical areas of hospitals, and a need for easy and practical cleaning, that doesn’t have to mean […]
Common mistakes architects make when designing healthcare facilities
Posted: December 3rd, 2019 | Category: Healthcare, Latest News, Tips & Advice
When designing a hospital or healthcare environment, there are many important factors to consider, from patient comfort to furniture practicality. As such, it can be easy for construction companies and architects to miss important details that compromise the long-term functionality and quality of the healthcare environment. Below we outline common mistakes architects make and how […]
Colour trends that have transformed healthcare furniture
Posted: November 8th, 2019 | Category: Healthcare, Latest News
Most people will have heard that healthcare furniture is undergoing a colourful revolution, but many won’t be aware of which colours are proving to be more popular. Take a look at some of the most popular healthcare furniture colour trends that have been shaping the industry: A connection to nature A striking opposition to the […]
3 environmental features that influence patient well-being
Posted: October 18th, 2019 | Category: Healthcare, Latest News
One of the main concerns of healthcare providers and patients alike is figuring out ways to smooth and accelerate the healing and recovery process, so that it is as pain-free and time-efficient as possible. Clearly, this helps patients in that it means they can get back to their normal lives as soon as possible. And it […]
Sponsoring Minster FC Girls Football
Posted: October 9th, 2019 | Category: Latest News
We are pleased to announce that David Bailey Furniture Systems is now a proud sponsor of the Minster FC Girls U14 Football Team! Minster FC Girls were launched for the 2019/2020 season and are the first ever girls team for Minster FC and are a fresh team with a great deal of potential and lots […]
Can furniture help the healing process?
Posted: September 20th, 2019 | Category: Healthcare, Latest News
When designing a patient’s room, there are a number of fundamental areas to consider, such as infection control, accessibility, connectivity, and of course, cost. But can the design and healthcare furniture in the room contribute to the patient’s recovery and healing process in other positive ways? Faster post-operative recovery The 1984 paper, “View Through A […]
Hospital furniture and its role in infection control
Posted: September 4th, 2019 | Category: Healthcare, Latest News
Approximately 300,000 patients a year acquire a healthcare-associated infection after receiving care or treatment within the NHS. This equated to more than 6% of all patients in 2011, with respiratory infections such as pneumonia being the most prevalent. There are various ways in which infection can spread through hospitals, but the use of furniture, including […]
5 interior design tips for healthcare facilities
Posted: August 20th, 2019 | Category: Healthcare, Latest News, Tips & Advice
If you’re hired as the architect or building contractor for a healthcare facility, it’s important that you design areas that make hospital visits for patients as pleasant as possible. It’s believed that interior design can play a big part in the healing process, which is why you should keep these five interior design tips for […]
Top tips for choosing hospital furniture
Posted: August 7th, 2019 | Category: Healthcare, Latest News, Tips & Advice
Hospitals should appear serene and welcoming to patients, staff, and visitors. Due to the nature of hospitals, many individuals find the hospital environment unpleasant to be in, which is made worse by the dated furniture and dull decor. The best way for hospitals to instantly improve the experience of individuals visiting the hospital is through […]
How to put the patient first with healthcare furniture
Posted: July 26th, 2019 | Category: Healthcare, Latest News
Equipping a healthcare facility is no easy task. Whether it’s a small clinic or GP’s office, or a much larger hospital, there are many things to consider. Every item that’s installed needs to be of the highest quality because it needs to create a calm, comforting and overall healing environment for everyone visiting it. While different […]
