The pandemic permanently changed healthcare design in several ways. Temperature checks have become the norm along with spaced out seating and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stations. Many of these practices will remain after the pandemic’s conclusion, since the avoidance of any type of viral spread is a top priority.

Healthcare design is evolving rapidly as patient experience is becoming a major goal for hospitals. In this Q&A with Catherine Gow, principal Health Facilities Planning, and Jennifer Kenson, principal Interior Design for Francis Cauffman Architects (FCA), we cover a few of those factors that healthcare facilities are considering, including reception area square footage, how patients are seated and how they connect with workers.

Read the rest of the interview here.