HKS Clinical Solutions & Research
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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
W E L I S T E N , I N N O V A T E A N D D E L I V E R .