Across the Board: A Ghent Blog

The Importance of Considering Patient Families in Healthcare Design

When approaching patient room design it's important to think of patients, but special attention must also be paid to patient families.

 
How to Identify Patients with a High Readmission Risk

One of the best ways to prevent readmissions is to identify which patients are most likely to readmit and properly prepare them for discharge.

 
Are You Leaving Profit on the Wall?

When was the last time you included visual communications products into a project you're working on? If the answer is not recently, then it's time to reconsider adding in glassboards, whiteboards, mobiles, bulletin boards, and enclosed boards into the scope!

 
Ghent Glassboards Partner with BIFMA to set Glass Markerboard Standards

In 2017, we were approached by Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) to help develop standards for glass whiteboards for manufacturers who are selling into the market.

 
Now Available on ProjectMatrix

GMi Companies is pleased to announce our brands Ghent, Waddell, and VividBoard are now available through Project Matrix.

 
Designing for the Open Concept - Optimizing Collaboration

Many companies struggle to foster a culture that encourages collaboration.

 
How VividBoard Helps Care Teams Treat Patients

Patient room boards are one of the best tools for hospitals because they can help care teams provide better communication, safety and comfort.

 
The Art of Glass - Aesthetics

When the A&D community designs or specs which products they will use in their projects, they must first ask the following questions: will it blend seamlessly, will it stand out, what functionality does it pose, and what does their client want?

 
The Art of Glass - Increase Employee Well Being & Productivity

Glass, a natural material that uses 20% pre-consumer recycled materials, is manufactured using some of earth’s most plentiful raw materials.