Primum non nocere. First, do no harm.

These three famous words from the Hippocratic Oath are among the most powerful tenets of modern medicine. They define not only the doctor’s responsibility to his or her patient—but also the role and responsibility of the environment in which the patient heals. A healing environment whose integrated design, construction, and fit-out are grounded in techniques to optimize human health will help nurture patients on the road to…

We have all heard about the challenges facing the healthcare world going forward.  Labor shortages for doctors, nurses and ancillary professions make for a difficult task ensuring your facility has the right staffing to ensure your patients get the best care.  Competition from competing healthcare organizations in shared geographic regions makes retention even more challenging.  On top of that, turnover rate is significant as people leave the profession and the education and…

As the primary healthcare provider in San Diego County, Sharp Healthcare is not only setting the standard for healthcare in the region but also energy and resource management.

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit integrated regional health care delivery system based in San Diego, California. Sharp’s facilities include four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, and numerous medical offices and support services buildings. 

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