Health Facilities Design and Testing
Center
of Economic Excellence
Inception:
2007
University collaborators:
Clemson University (fiscal agent)
Medical University of South Carolina (collaborative partner)
About the CoEE:
This CoEE is using interdisciplinary design to improve healthcare environments through better architecture and building design. Research at this CoEE focuses on (1) how the design of healthcare facilities affects the delivery of healthcare and (2) how to create architectural settings that better serve the health and well-being of patients and staff. Researchers at this CoEE study the relationship between the physical healthcare environment and clinical outcomes; patient, family, and staff satisfaction; operational efficiency; and the ability to accommodate change.
Two design, fabrication, and testing prototype facilities will be housed at MUSC and within the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Funding level:
$5 million
CoEE endowed chair:
| Chair Name |
|
Status |
| CoEE Endowed Chair in Architecture and Health Research (Clemson) |
|
Actively recruiting |
| CoEE Endowed Chair in Human Factors Medical Research (MUSC) |
|
Actively recruiting |
|
