C L I N I C A L S O LU T I O N S & R E S E A R C HI N N O V A T O R S I N H I G H - P E R F O R M A N C E A R C H I T E C T U R E F O R H E A L T H C A R E

O P T I M I Z I N G S O L U T I O N S F O R H E A L T H C A R E O P E R A T I O N S , D E S I G N , F O R M A N D F U N C T I O N

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 high-

performance 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.

CHCEThe result is healthcare buildings that are functional, therapeutic, cost-effective

and flexible – accommodating inevitable change over the life of a building.

E N H A N C I N G T H E P R O C E S S

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

HKS Clinical Solutions & Research offers customized client solutions

through creative dialogue and innovative guidance by:

The result is a distinctive healing design solution that works.

Process-Driven Planning

HKS Clinical Solutions & Research uses thoughtful and efficient process-

driven 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.

A N I N T E G R A T I V E C L I N I C A L S O L U T I O N

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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