I wonder if anyone has been involved in the design of a new or
redesigned emergency department recently. Our ED, although only 10
years old, has a number of poor design features, and our trust has
given the green light for us to redesign. We are likely to be able to
increase our departmental footprint.
I understand there is a lot of new ideas out there, but have been
unable to get my hands on the literature yet, although I have ordered a
copy of ACEP book. What is the latest thinking on this area? Should
external architects be brought in. Can anyone share experiences of
their build or rebuild?
Brendan Conway
Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Darent Valley Hospital
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