Hospitals Adopt Design Guidelines To Curb Infections

California has not yet adopted the American Institute of Architects' evidence-based design recommendations, but many hospitals in the state, including Kaiser Permanente facilities, have adopted the guidelines to reduce infection risk. Meanwhile, the Center for Health Design, a California research and advocacy group, is working with 50 state facilities to design safer hospitals.

• "In California Hospitals, a Design Evolution for Patients" (Zamosky [1], Los Angeles Times, 7/28).
• "Hospitals, Using Single-Bed Rooms and Improved Ventilation, Work To Get Healthier" (Zamosky [2], Los Angeles Times, 7/28).