A "Meet and Measure" with Xybix is much more than just pulling out a measuring tape and jotting down wall dimensions. It’s the first step in creating a workspace that’s custom designed to your needs. Think HGTV-style renovation, but for your dispatch center! Here’s a guide to help you prepare and know what to expect during this crucial first step in the process.
Topics: Ergonomics, Installation Information, Dispatch, Command Centers, Pre-Planning, Featuring a Video or Photo Gallery
Choosing the Right Imaging Desks to Keep Your Department Happy
Posted by Mike Graham on Aug 9, 2023 7:22:58 AM
Choosing the right manufacturer for your radiology imaging desks involves many factors, including cost, warranty, ROI, ergonomics, durability, ease of use, and IT considerations such as managing cables and swapping out equipment. Given all the issues involved, it’s important to include all stakeholders in the decision making. In fact, if you don’t, you can not only offend a colleague but make a mistake and end up hearing “I could have told you” from those excluded.
Topics: Ergonomics, Features, Healthcare, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview
Embracing Ergonomics: Why Radiology Departments Need to Invest in Sit-to-Stand Imaging Desks
Posted by Mike Graham on Jul 5, 2023 7:28:56 AM
Can sit-to-stand imaging desks increase productivity in radiologists? According to some evidence, yes. In fact, a controlled environment study published in the journal Radiology found that radiologists who used sit-to-stand desks for 12 weeks had a 10% increase in productivity, as measured by the number of studies read per hour. The study also found that the radiologists who used sit-to-stand desks reported feeling less fatigued and more comfortable at the end of the workday.
Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Healthcare, Pre-Planning
6 Things to Consider When Purchasing A Telemetry Room Desk
Posted by Mike Graham on Jun 21, 2023 7:33:54 AM
When choosing desks for a telemetry room, it's important to consider the specific needs of your staff and equipment along with the space available. By taking the time to choose the right desks, you can create a comfortable and functional work environment that will help your staff provide the best possible care for your patients.
Topics: Ergonomics, Features, Healthcare, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview
Rethink Your Transportation Management Center Before a Remodel
Posted by Doug Herman on Apr 19, 2023 7:21:03 AM
When you’re looking at creating or refreshing a workspace, you have the unique opportunity to take a fresh look at how the room suits your team’s needs. Who really needs to work in that room? What really needs to be in there? Is everything in the most convenient location?
Topics: Installation Information, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
To achieve a goal—like launching, expanding, or remodeling a control center or dispatch center—you need to start with a realistic completion date. Without this target date and supporting milestones, you have nothing to aim for and nothing to hold you accountable. The timeline will be as custom as your project, and can range anywhere from 4 months to 4 years. The typical timeframes here can help you get started.
Topics: Installation Information, Pricing, Dispatch, Pre-Planning
Why a Dispatch Center Remodel Requires a Steering Committee
Posted by Doug Herman on Mar 15, 2023 7:09:40 AM
People who work in dispatch centers are experts in all kinds of emergency and non-emergency situations that I’ll never understand. They are not likely, however, to be experts in remodeling and selecting dispatch center consoles. So once funds are approved for a remodel or expansion, who is assigned to manage the project?
Topics: Installation Information, Pricing, Dispatch, Pre-Planning
How to Budget for Transportation & Utilities Workstations
Posted by Doug Herman on Mar 8, 2023 7:24:23 AM
Control rooms for transportation and utilities see 24/7/365 use, contain a massive amount of technology, and host employees in charge of functions that are critical to all our daily lives. As a result, these rooms need specialized workstations that are highly functional, comfortable, and built to last. These projects generally require a capital expenditure, which requires a budget request—and approval.
Topics: Design, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
4 Ways to Improve Morale While Updating Your Dispatch Center
Posted by Doug Herman on Feb 15, 2023 7:26:38 AM
It’s easy to say that creating a nicer workspace improves morale—but can you prove it? Tina Buneta can.
Topics: Design, Dispatch, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview
Why a Zigzag Configuration May Work Best for Your Dispatch Center
Posted by Doug Herman on Jan 11, 2023 9:21:36 AM
Most of us think that interior designers make spaces beautiful with paint, furniture and artwork choices. In the dispatch world, however, I would say that the No. 1 function of an interior designer is to solve space problems. Unless we’re talking about new construction, most centers have space challenges, whether it’s the size or shape of the room or the placement of columns and electrical boxes.
Topics: Design, Dispatch, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview