Originally, hospitals were often large halls with dozens of beds in each room to accommodate patients. Today, single-patient interior design has become standard for many hospitals and health care facilities. If you’re planning a hospital construction project, here are some of the key reasons to consider this type of layout.

3 Reasons to Build Single-Patient Rooms in a Health Care Center

1. Privacy

A patient's privacy and dignity are part of the healing process. The stress of sharing a room can hamper recovery, as people are more used to independence and autonomy at home. For example, a patient might worry about their roommates overhearing their discussions with their nurses, resulting in unnecessary stress.

2. Sleep

Illnesses and discomfort result in enough disturbed sleep as is, and long-term patients are often woken up for medication and blood tests.

Single-patient interior design lets people sleep more soundly, which promotes healing. With a private room, a person won’t be disturbed by new patients getting brought in or being checked by their nurses.

3. Infection Control

Shared rooms are thought to be contributing causes of hospital-acquired infections (HAI), which affect one in 31 patients daily. Some of the most common HAIs include infections of the bloodstream, surgical site, urinary tract, and esophagus.

Single room interior design helps isolate patients from other sick people, thereby lessening the chances of them acquiring new illnesses when their immune systems might be weak.

If you need help with the design of your hospital, contact Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC in Vancouver, WA, or Kalispell, MT. They specialize in civil engineering, master planning, and land surveying, helping you plan and construct your commercial building every step of the way. Call them at (360) 852-8746 in Vancouver or (406) 755-3208 in Kalispell to discuss your project or visit their website to learn more about their work with the health care market.