Interior design. Mastering the master plan.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Administration
• Facility Management
• Interior Design

Background:

• Healthcare environments face challenges with facility management and operational efficiency.
• CEOs and facility managers express concerns regarding facility image, cost, and adaptability.
• Restructuring in healthcare delivery necessitates adaptive and cost-effective facility solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose an interior design master planning process.
• To address concerns of CEOs and facility managers.
• To align facility planning with healthcare delivery changes.

Main Methods:

• Survey analysis to identify key concerns and desired outcomes.
• Development of a problem-solving focused interior design master planning process.
• Framework designed for flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Main Results:

• The master plan process enhances facility image.
• It ensures efficient selection of finishes and furnishings.
• It provides continuity during staff changes and achieves cost and time savings.

Conclusions:

• The interior design master plan enables proactive management of healthcare facility changes.
• It supports flexible and cost-effective responses to restructuring.
• Ultimately, it allows staff to prioritize patient care.