1. Aesthetics of Physical Environment Aesthetics of Physical Environment 3.03 Understand support services

2. Aesthetics of Physical Environment Patients are often afraid and confused. These feelings may slow their recovery. Hospital stay should be non-threatening comfortable 3.03 Understand support services2

3. Aesthetics of Physical Environment The interior design of the healthcare agency should be based on facilities mission patient profile 3.03 Understand support services3

4. Aesthetics of Physical Environment Coordinate selection of facility finishes and furnishings Coordinate selection of facility finishes and furnishings Participate in development of design and construction plans Participate in development of design and construction plans Analyze the therapeutic and functional aspects of color décor and furnishing Analyze the therapeutic and functional aspects of color décor and furnishing 3.03 Understand support services4

5. Aesthetics of Physical Environment Provide accessibility through appropriate directional aids Provide accessibility through appropriate directional aids Maintain a clutter free environment Maintain a clutter free environment Maintain facility in good repair Maintain facility in good repair Present products and services in a quality manner Present products and services in a quality manner 3.03 Understand support services5 X-ray Laboratory

6. Aesthetics of Physical Environment Use familiar and culturally relevant materials Use cheerful and varied colors and textures Use natural light wherever possible and color-corrected lighting in interior spaces that do not have natural light 3.03 Understand support services6

7. Aesthetics of Physical Environment Provide views of the outdoors from every patient bed; pictures or murals of nature scenes if outdoor views are not possible Design a “way-finding” process to allow for ease in getting to a destination and returning 3.03 Understand support services X-ray Laboratory 7

8. The End! 3.03 Understand support services8