Question

You are the vice president of planning for Acme Health System. The board of directors has voted to construct a new hospital. The president of the medical staff is advocating an open floor plan with abundant greenery that she believes will create a therapeutic environment. The chief of security believes this will complicate managing movement within the facility and presents a workplace violence risk. In addition, the director of housekeeping contents that live plants will be difficult to manage and will present an infection control challenge to the facility. The CEO has asked for your recommendation.

Answer 1

Nature is one of the best medicine but it cannot be one to control in case any infectious disease transmission and its maintenance is very high on the basis of manual work.There is a scientific evidence that it can relieve stress,pain,meditate, have peace of mind,enhance relaxation. As an infection control challenge a compact garden can be setup with green plants in or near patient rooms and corridor. This can give a greenery look as well as fresh air and easy maintainace.