Most hospitals and healthcare facilities have been designed and built with ‘clinical efficiency,’ and not person-centeredness, in mind. The tyranny of infection control and safety agendas in many countries is adding to depersonalization; for example, no flowers, plants, or paintings are permitted in some clinical settings. However, considerable efforts are being made to ensure that new healthcare facility designs adopt a more person-centered approach. Because not all patients and staff can expect facilities that are designed with person-centeredness explicitly in mind, there is a need to consider how existing environments can be enhanced. Developing person-centered care requires a sustained commitment to the facilitation of multiple aspects
