title: Facility planning. How design can improve quality and lower costs.
abstract: Since construction and design costs can consume a significant portion of a hospital's budget, it makes sense to try and anticipate future needs. If your facilities haven't been updated in many years, you'll be pleased to learn the positive impact that design can have on care delivery.
authors.forename: Donald R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Debord
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control; D006740:Hospital Administrators; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D010934:Planning Techniques; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014341:Trustees; D014481:United States