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Factors to Consider in Hospital Design and Construction
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March 22, 2012
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Therapeutic Environment
Patients and visitors should perceive a hospital as unthreatening, comfortable, and stress-free. The interior
designer plays a major role in this effort to create a therapeutic environment. For example, this can be accomplished
by using cheerful and varied colors and textures, by allowing ample natural light wherever feasible, by
providing views of the outdoors from every patient bed, and by designing a “way-finding” process into every
environment.
Cleanliness and Sanitation
Hospitals must be easy to clean and maintain. This is facilitated by appropriate, durable finishes for each functional
space; careful detailing of such features as doorframes, casework, and finish transitions to avoid dirt-catching and
hard-to-clean crevices and joints; and adequate and appropriately located housekeeping spaces.
Accessibility
All areas, both inside and out, should comply with all standards and minimum requirements of Americans with
Disability Act, and ensure grades are flat enough to allow easy movement and sidewalks and corridors are wide
enough for two wheelchairs to pass easily.
Sustainability
Hospitals are large public buildings that have a significant impact on the environment and economy of the
surrounding community. They are heavy users of energy and water and produce large amounts of waste. Because of
this, sustainable design must be considered when designing and building hospitals.
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Ranked 8th in the world for being a top medical tourism destination, Philippines caters to about
250,000 foreign patients or clients each year. According to a 2015 list compiled by global non-profit
association for medical tourism and international patient industry, the International Healthcare
Research Center and Medical Tourism Association, the Philippines garnered the 8th spot based on
providing the most suitable healthcare cost, culture, security, and quality in terms of medical
healthcare.
As early as 2006, the Philippines had begun its push to promote medical tourism in the country
thanks to a bill that was passed in the Philippine Congress. Three branches of the country, which are
the DOH (Department of Health), DOT (Department of Tourism), and the DTI-BOI (Department of
Trade and Industry – Board of Investments) worked together to create a roadmap that would put the
country on the global map for medical tourism.
Their efforts have been fruitful with the country being one of the top destinations for medical tourism
today.
Aside from the efforts of the government, as well as the private institutions, general factors that have
contributed to the rise of medical tourism in the Philippines include:
dentistry
cosmetic surgery
aesthetic surgery
weight loss surgery
rehabilitation
stem cell therapy
eye surgery and ophthalmology
fertility treatments
dermatology
Here are some examples of medical procedures cost in the US, and how they compare to the prices
in the Philippines:
Liver Transplant – May cost between $290,000 to $310,000 in the US, only costs between
$120,000 to $150,000 in the Philippines. That makes about 51% to 58% in savings.
Kidney Transplant – May cost between $200,000 to $250,000 in the US, only costs between
$23,000 to $25,000 in the Philippines. That makes about 88% to 90% in savings.
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery – May cost between $70,000 to $133,000 in the US, only costs
between $11,500 to $17,500 in the Philippines. That makes about 83 to 86% in savings.
Breast Augmentation – This procedure may cost between $7,500 to $8,500 in the US, but breast
augmentation in the Philippines only costs between $3,000 to $3,500. That makes about 58% to
60% in savings.
These are just some comparisons of cost between the country’s prices in terms of procedures. As
you can see, significantly lesser costs are offered in the Philippines, making it an attractive
alternative for many patients or clients who may not have the financial capacity to carry on such
procedures in their home country.
Other patients or clients also opt to have their medical procedures done in the Philippines so they
could travel at the same time. Along with low medical costs, the Philippines is a top travel destination
with a tropical climate, which is perfect for anyone who wishes to heal and relax right after their
surgery or procedures.
Lower cost
Affordable prices for accommodation – 5-star hotels cost less in the Philippines compared to
other medical tourism destinations
High quality of hospitals and practitioners – with 5 internationally accredited hospitals all in
one region (Metro Manila)
The general population in the country speaks English
Disadvantages
Long flights – for those who live in Canada, the US, and Europe. Some patients or clients
may not be comfortable traveling for more than a few hours due to their medical condition.
Lack of research facilities – most practitioners have to study or train internationally to be able
to acquire the necessary skills for certain expertise, which means mentors and pioneers of
procedures are lacking in the country.
One may not think of the Philippines as the top destination for medical treatments but recent surveys
and reports will make you think otherwise. With 5 internationally accredited hospitals, top notch
medical practitioners with Western education and training, state of the art medical equipment, and
topping it all off with the friendly, warm, and gentle nature of Filipinos, it’s no surprise the Philippines
has become indeed one of the top destinations in the world for medical tourism.
In fact, the country has a total of 5 internationally accredited hospitals, which are: The Medical City,
Makati Medical Center, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, St. Luke’s Medical Center in Global City,
and St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City. All hospitals are located in Metro Manila, and all are
certified as institutions for providing excellent health care by JCI, or the Joint Commission
International. JCI is an accreditation and certification body with over 100 member countries
worldwide, and it also happens to be the only accreditation body for patient safety and quality
healthcare.
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