Doctor Reveals How ERs Are Designed to Save Lives | WSJ Pro Perfected

If you go to the emergency department at a hospital, chances are you’re going to spend most of your time waiting. That’s in part because of a broken healthcare system – but it’s also down to outdated design. WSJ spoke with Dr. Ben Bassin, who breaks down the life-saving secrets behind hospital design, from swapping beds for chairs to a Disney-inspired ward layout. Chapters: 0:00 Hospital designs 0:45 Where ER comes from 1:20 Why the ED is so busy 2:33 The triage system 3:42 The waiting room 4:41 A traditional layout and Disney layout 5:55 Treatment rooms 6:54 Racetrack layout and sightlines 8:00 The ED of the future Pro Perfected Experts in engineering and design break down a ubiquitous problem, examining how the world is built and what can make it better. #Hospital #Design #WSJ