Medical offices often require more meticulous planning than other commercial properties. While your office should promote patient comfort, it also needs a practical design that allows doctors, nurses, and receptionists to perform their jobs as efficiently as possible. If you’re designing a medical office, consider these factors to create the ideal space for both patients and staff. 

What to Consider When Designing a Medical Office 

1. Lighting

In the past, all commercial properties, including medical offices, relied on incandescent lights. Many facilities have switched to LED lights in recent years. While they may initially cost more than traditional options, LED bulbs save you money over time.

They’re about 90% more efficient than traditional lights, meaning they’ll reduce your office’s energy bills, which is especially important if you run a 24/7 emergency clinic. LED lights also tend to last longer than incandescent bulbs, and you’ll save money on repairs and replacements.

LEDs distribute light more evenly. Many people find them more soothing, and they’ll help create a gentle ambiance in your waiting areas.

2. Waiting Room Layout 

Many patients spend more time in the waiting area than in the exam room. If you have enough space, consider creating more than one waiting space.

You could reserve one waiting room for people with contagious diseases and the other for people without them. You could also designate one area for people who have children so that patients in the other room don’t have to worry about noise.

Arrange the chairs in each room around the perimeter to make the area feel more spacious. Also, consider placing a TV on the wall to provide calming entertainment. 

3. Insulation

Every medical office should be private and soothing. You should add high-quality, noise-reducing insulation, such as fiberglass or cellulose, for both the exterior and interior walls.

Insulating the exterior walls will block outside noise and help patients in the waiting room feel calm, while insulating the exam room walls grants additional privacy. Proper insulation also prevents air from escaping the office, reducing your HVAC costs.

If you’re ready to design a state-of-the-art medical office, contact the team at Johnson Imperial Homes. Based in Hastings, NE, the company has designed and constructed commercial properties for over a century. They’ll work with you every step of the way to turn your dream office into a reality. Learn more about their comprehensive services online, or call (402) 461-4100 to schedule a consultation.