Volume 1 Issue 1
CONTENTS FEBRUARY | 2012
News 08 The latest in the world of healthcare. This section has both national and international news of your interest. Read it to stay updated
Challenges 20 A feature on how hospitals have waken up to the fact of fire safety and are working to set things right. Along with a detailed note on how can a healthcare facility prevent fire mishaps
Brick & Mortar 26 An interesting insight into the importance of floor design for
hospitals and how they play a vital role in safety. The author says it’s high time hospitals must take this aspect seriously
Case study 32 A feature on the sustainable healthcare design in a Middle East hospital, the Al Mafraq Hospital. Slated to complete next year, the project has ambitious plans for its future
Cover story 36 Hospitals are now trying to incorporate energy efficient systems in their facilites for better outcomes and profitable business. The industry is now realising the fact that sustainability of a facility depends a lot on such proactive steps
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Leaders speak 46 A Harvard Business Review article on Lender’s Engineer to help manage construction risks.
U Ask 60 Uday Kumar answers questions regarding numerous hospital engineering issues. He tries answering complex engineering queries with simple and easy to undertand responses
Debate 62 An opinion piece on whether healthcare experts should be involved in town planning to chart better healthcare facilties for citizens. Features comments of prominent people of the industry
Global Practices 67 A special report on a cancer