As everyone currently living in Australia would know, the start of 2020 was not brought in with the usual celebrations we all know and love. The disastrous bushfires that have been (and still are) ripping through our beautiful country have certainly given the beginning of this year a somber atmosphere.
These beautiful images were captured by German Photographer Daniel Muller.
Article by Yellowtrace
Sometimes it can be easy to forget who it is that makes your business successful. Who are the cogs in the wheel that bring patients in and keep them coming back? Who helps to create the work atmosphere you love coming into every day? and most importantly, who brings in the cake when its someones birthday??
Sure your patients are critical in supporting your company but the real heroes are your staff members.
Whether it is Jenny in accounts making sure invoices are sent and bills are paid, Jake in marketing getting your brand out there for potential patients to see or Sally on reception greeting everyone, no matter who it is, with a smile. These are the people that make your company shine.
So in turn how can you make sure your staff feel appreciated?
Taking the time to listen and acting on ideas is one of the biggest gifts we can give our staff.
We all know the old saying ‘there are no bad ideas’ and if you stick by this you will find staff are a lot more forthcoming with things they may have been thinking about for a long time but never thought to voice.
By listening without judgement, no matter what the idea is, you are creating a comfortable environment for everyone to give feedback and feel their opinion is important.
Make time to speak with staff members. Whether this is a half hour team meeting once a week or even once a month, this shows that you are putting your time aside just for them and it gives them the chance to think of anything they would like to bring to the table.
Be available! It is all well and good to set a staff meeting in your diary but if you aren’t committed to sticking to it and regularly double book yourself you are showing your staff that you only have time for them when it is convenient to you which in turn can have the opposite effect of what we are trying to achieve.
Finally, where possible do what you say you are going to do. If a staff member has a great idea, act on it. Bringing someones idea to fruition will motivate them to come up with more and more ideas.
Think of your office as your clubroom and your staff as your teammates. If you all work together only great things can come of it! As they say, two heads are better than one so image what can be achieved if we can all put our heads together!
In a world where technology reins supreme it can be exciting to see raw, natural elements being utilised indoors as a main interior feature.
Slick is definitely the word when it comes to the devises we rely so heavily on in order to perform our daly tasks.
This article by Yellowtrace showcases some extremely beautiful ‘cave like’ interiors
https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/meet-the-flintstones-contemporary-cave-like-interiors/
Article by Yellowtrace
Photo by Fran Parente
Light is something we all take for granted.
We come into the office, we flick a switch and low and behold, we have light!
What a lot of us don’t realise though is the benefit different sources of light can have on our physical and mental health.
Artificial lighting is what we are used to within a medical or commercial setting and LED (light emitting diode) lighting is preferred. Not only is it energy efficient which means lower costs it is also known to have a number of health benefits.
They can increase mood and energy levels due to blue wavelengths which slow the production of melatonin in the brain, the hormone that helps us sleep
They are eco-friendly, because on average they last 35 times longer than the old halogen lightbulb this cuts down on material and production. Not only this but they do not contain the same toxic compounds or elements like mercury
They are hugely energy-efficient, they have 80-90% efficiency, meaning 80-90% of their energy is turned into light as opposed to heat
They are tough! LED lights are made from sturdy components and materials and therefore can withstand weather and abrasion
Natural light is of course the preference where possible and is becoming more and more popular within medical design
These days patients want to feel comfortable while they are waiting for their appointment and what better way than to utilise natural light in order to make the space seem airy and bright
By utilising existing windows or installing new ones you are introducing a whole other set of health benefits to your patients and staff
Natural light is comforting, by bringing the feeling of the outdoors in you will find patients are less stressed
It saves money. By limiting the use of artificial light where possible you will cut down on your energy bills
It boosts Vitamin D, which is always a good thing! Vitamin D maintains the health of bones and teeth, supports the immune system, brain, nervous system and lungs and regulates the body’s insulin levels which is beneficial to those suffering from diabetes. What’s not to love!
As you can see lighting has more benefits than you think so make sure you take the time to do your research before selecting lighting/ finalising plans for your new clinic.
We don’t know whether it is the reflection of the forest or the way the outdoors have well and truely been brought indoors there is no doubt this holiday house in Mexico is absolutely stunning……..and we want to go there!
Check out the link below for an inside look…
Emerald green, Terazzo and a facial……….could it get any better?
The team at Clinics by Design will be taking a little break after an incredible 2019.
Our office will be closed from midday on Friday 20th December and will re-open at 8:00am on Monday 13th January.
We would like to wish you all a safe and happy festive season and look forward to working with you in 2020.
Clinics by Design are excited to be exhibiting at the Melbourne GPCE Conference this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Come by and have a chat to us about what we can do for you!
Every design and construct company should work to a Scope of Works (SOW) during your project in order to make sure they know what needs to be organised when and make sure they are running on time.
As a guide this type of schedule will generally include items such as services (electrical, plumbing, fire, mechanical), installation of joinery, painting, and installation of flooring and loose furnishings.
This is a document you can request to see and have a copy of during construction so you have an idea of where your project should be up to and when you can expect practical completion to take place.
And the winner of the Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 goes to…………….
Classic Blue
And what a beautiful selection it is!
