Benefits of a Well-Designed Medical Office
Did you know that the look and feel of your healthcare setting affects the patient’s experience as well as set the tone of the work environment? The future of medical office design is leading to comfort and experience. Some people think having spa-like waiting rooms and fancy technology are a waste of money. However, its been shown that the modern medical office designs, which include comfortable furniture, stylish decor, and calming wall colors have a significant effect on patients’ experience, ultimately leading to higher patient rates for your clinic.
It Gives a Restful Experience
A noisy environment can be very stressful. Private exam rooms and offices are a great way to start by making a calming experience for the patient. Reducing noise is important to decrease patient stress and allow patients to feel at ease, especially if they are dealing with uncomfortable or anxious health concerns.
Ensuring privacy throughout the rooms has proven to make patients feel more at ease. Carpet is known to be the most effective type of flooring to reduce a noisy environment. However, it is known to not be easy to clean, so is it best suited for hallways and lobbies. LVT (luxury vinyl tile) is a great alternative for exam and patient rooms because it has acoustical cushions built in and is easy to clean.
Make your Clinic Memorable
Through thoughtful interior design to functionality, make the patient experience as memorable as possible. Aesthetically speaking, one way to achieve this is by subtly reminding your patients of your brand through your brand’s accent colors as well as logos throughout your office. Apart from brand recognition, patients often remember the level of comfortability when waiting for appointments. Consider investing in high quality chairs and couches so that the waiting period before your patients appointment doesn’t feel lengthy. Depending on the location, opt for artwork that compliments your brand, so that your patients can enjoy a well rounded experience.
The Flow of Traffic
Ensuring a well designed medical office layout is going to send traffic to a single location. Nobody likes to backtrack several times for one task, whether that be your patients or your staff. Reduce delays by thoughtfully and professionally planning a floor layout that works best for your office, one that reduces the amount of delays and promotes efficiency for everyone.
In conclusion, a well-designed healthcare clinic plays a major role in patient satisfaction, as well as for your staff. All of these factors will attribute to higher patient success and ratings for your clinic, which in turn provides you more business and better recognition in your area.
Hiring the right medical interior designer can have a huge impact on your workplace. Make sure to research and ask the right questions to ensure they are the perfect fit for the job. If you are interested in working with the MTI team for your brand new clinic or one that needs to be redesigned to fit your current goals, we would love to discuss details with you. We look forward to hearing from you!