Smart Medical Clinic Renovation Ideas For A Tight Budget

There is a certain expectation people have when they walk into a medical clinic. They expect a clear and professional look and design. You want your space to be inviting and comfortable. It also needs to be accessible. 

Medical clinics are unique spaces in the sense that you need to account for a number of users and uses. You need to think about the patients, vendors, visitors, staff, technicians, doctors, nurses, and all other employees of the facility when planning the space. The use of technology and medical equipment also play a big role in how effective the space is used. We all know budget is always a consideration when renovating any type of space. Here we outline some smart medical clinic renovation ideas that you can do on a tight budget:

Make Your Clinic COVID-19 Friendly

Medical clinics have been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. There have been many new rules and regulations instituted to help protect patients, your staff, and medical professionals from getting the virus. In addition to taking the mandatory steps to prevent the spread of the virus and maintain social distancing, there are many other steps you can take.

The obvious is to make your clinic more spacious and make better use of the space you have. Remove any unnecessary furniture, equipment and décor. Make it as simple as possible for people to keep their distance from others while in your clinic. Another option is to adjust the flow of how people can move around. Is it possible to have a one-way path through the office to reduce interactions? Are there areas you can move around to create a better traffic flow in the clinic?

Create A Welcoming Waiting Area

The waiting area is where people spend a good portion of their time. For some of your patients, they may be nervous about their appointment or procedure. Creating a welcoming front entrance and waiting area can help to put their mind at ease. There are many ways you can improve the visual appeal of your waiting room.

Keeping the space light and airy is one. Installing a window and having more natural light is another. Its important not to make your waiting area feel congested. People need to have space between chairs. Use smaller furniture. You can also spice things up with some interesting art. Choose paint colours that exude the feeling of warmth and comfort.

Create Multi-Purpose Spaces

How you use your clinic can change over time. Expanding your practice, integrating new procedures, and adding new equipment over time can create a challenge. One way to overcome this is to design multi-purpose spaces in your clinic. This will help you make better use of the space you have. You can have central workstations for your staff and make use of equipment that is lightweight and portable. Think about how you use rooms and if they can serve more than one purpose.

Improve Accessibility

As a medical clinic, accessibility is a must. If you are planning a renovation, always ensure all accessibility requirements are met. You can also use a renovation project as your opportunity to take accessibility to the next level and go above and beyond for your patents. Think about accessibility issues or inconveniences you’ve encountered and come up with a solution to overcome them. Your patients and staff with be grateful for the change.

Think Comfort

Your staff spend a lot of time at the clinic. Its important to think about their needs. You want them to be as comfortable as possible when helping patients. For example, updating the flooring and choosing a material that puts less strain on them can reduce discomfort. Installing more windows to allow for natural light and boost the overall mood of your team. Choose the right type of lighting can reduce strain on your employees. You may also want to consider creating or upgrading the employee lounge. A space where employees can go and decompress when they are on a break can help them to better recharge.

Think holistically when planning a medical clinic renovation project. There are many smaller projects you can do that will have a big impact on your clinic.

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