American Hospital Association Exclusively Endorses Cooper Signage and Graphics, Inc. for Integrated Wayfinding Solutions.CHICAGO Chicago, city, United States Chicago (shĭkä`gō, shĭkô`gō), city (1990 pop. 2,783,726), seat of Cook co., NE Ill., on Lake Michigan; inc. 1837. -- AHA AHA American Heart Association; American Hospital Association. Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association American Hospital Association (AHA), n.pr a nonprofit national organization of individuals, institutions, and organizations engaged in direct patient care. The association works to promote the improvement of health care services. (AHA), today announced an exclusive endorsement of Cooper Signage and Graphics' Wayfinding Solutions (CS&G) which helps first-time patients and other hospital visitors orient o·ri·ent v. 1. To locate or place in a particular relation to the points of the compass. 2. To align or position with respect to a point or system of reference. 3. themselves in a health care setting through exterior and interior signage systems Signage systems are visually oriented information systems, consisting of signs, maps, arrows, color codings systems, pictograms and different typographic elements. Signage systems differ from other methods of information presentation because they are typically used to guide . In response to hospital interest, AHA Solutions, Inc. identified CS&G as an integral element of a new platform of products and services geared to ease patient flow and improve patient-centered care. CS&G was chosen for endorsement by AHA Solutions after an extensive review and market analysis of the vendors and technologies for wayfinding, which includes both static and dynamic signage programs. "CS&G is a recognized leader in the health care field with options for hospitals that are easy to use, innovative, comprehensive and affordable," said Andrew Schoneich, Assistant VP - Strategic Alliances, of AHA Solutions, Inc. "We look forward to working with CS&G to help improve hospital procedures and customer service." In conjunction with the endorsement, CS&G and AHA Solutions unveiled an agreement to promote CS&G wayfinding solutions, including design consultation and standard or custom signage programs for hospitals and health care systems. CS&G products are designed to help hospitals alleviate Alleviate To make something easier to be endured. Mentioned in: Kinesiology, Applied first time visitor stress and uncertainty, resulting in a more positive first impression and overall increased satisfaction. "Cooper is honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to receive the AHA endorsement and we look forward to assisting them with their mission to help hospitals achieve excellence," said Randy The name Randy generally derives from the names Randall or Randolph (meaning wolf with a shield). Randy is used as a given name primarily in the US and Canada. Men known as Randy
CS&G encompass many aspects of hospital wayfinding needs including, consultation, exterior and interior signage systems, installation and customer service programs and design consultation. CS&G can provide assistance to facilities that are installing their first signage system or expanding an existing program. Their services are flexible, affordable and help promote the positive image of a hospital. About AHA The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit Not-for-profit An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which includes more than 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, and other providers of care, and 37,000 individuals. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA Web site at www.aha.org. About AHA Solutions AHA Solutions, Inc. is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA) whose purpose is to identify and/or develop products and services that help hospitals and healthcare organizations operate more effectively - and efficiently. As the only area of the AHA with rights to award the AHA Endorsement, the company relies on its due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. and healthcare industry knowledge to provide resource to healthcare leaders in the areas of Patient Flow, Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , Finance/Revenue Cycle Management, Technology and Risk Management. For more information, contact AHA Solutions at (800) 242-4677 or visit www.aha-solutions.org. About CS&G Specializing in HealthCare since 1987 first as a design consultant CS&G evolved into a design and wayfinding/signage resource that meets large and small facilities at their level of need with products and services. The Company has representation & service facilities nationwide headquarters in Atlanta. Please visit www.wayfindingforhealthcare.com for more information. |
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