If you go to the emergency department at a hospital, chances are you’re going to spend most of your time waiting. That’s in part because of a broken healthcare system – but it’s also down to outdated design.
WSJ spoke with Dr. Ben Bassin, who breaks down the life-saving secrets behind hospital design, from swapping beds for chairs to a Disney-inspired ward layout.
Chapters:
0:00 Hospital designs
0:45 Where ER comes from
1:20 Why the ED is so busy
2:33 The triage system
3:42 The waiting room
4:41 A traditional layout and Disney layout
5:55 Treatment rooms
6:54 Racetrack layout and sightlines
8:00 The ED of the future
Pro Perfected
Experts in engineering and design break down a ubiquitous problem, examining how the world is built and what can make it better.
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