Today’s medical office spaces take their cues from the hospitality sector. Warm, appealing, comfortable spaces are vital–together with convenience and accessibility. Let’s explore the key features of any modern medical space looking to stand out in the market.
Don’t Have These Features? It Might be Time to Move
Does your medical office space check these boxes? The following features matter equally to staff and patients:
- Appealing, modern architecture. Appearances matter. Open, modern spaces elevate your brand and help create a sense of welcoming professionalism. Consider the quality of lobbies, waiting rooms, consultation rooms, and features such as greenery, natural light, seating, and entertainment options. If your medical offices are housed in an unrenovated 70s-style complex, now is the time to explore your options.
- Green energy features. Modern buildings designed with LEED and other green certifications in mind are not only more energy efficient but offer improved air quality and help promote overall tenant health. Efficient HVAC systems, thoughtful green spaces, atriums, and natural ventilation are all winners for today’s medical office spaces.
- Tech-forward design. Today’s medical offices rely heavily on technology–from digital records to in-room monitors and displays. An elevated medical office space offers seamless tech to ensure a smooth experience for both staff and patients. If your space isn’t equipped to accommodate essential modern technology – whether care-related or experiential – it might be time to reconsider.
- Ancillary services. Patients’ busy schedules mean that they value options that allow them to combine trips. A medical office space in a larger medical park or one that offers MRIs, blood tests, or an on-site pharmacy will give patient satisfaction a boost – along with your bottom line.
- Parking availability. Parking is vital to the smooth running of your practice. Do you have sufficient parking spots to meet the needs of your patients? Are there reserved options for patients with mobility needs or those being picked up after surgery? Will you share parking with other businesses, and, if so, how does that affect your staff and patients?
- Appealing signage. Branding and visibility matter. Your medical office signage should be easily visible from the street, and on-premises signage should be clear, simple, and aligned with your branding and overall office design. Before you commit to a lease, ensure you understand your signage options.
- Room to grow. When it comes to the size of your medical office, striking the balance between too small and too large is a key calculation. You don’t want to pay for space you’re not going to use – unless you can sublet it – but you also want to ensure that your staff and patients aren’t cramped as your practice grows. If your ambitions are outgrowing your space, it might be time to consider a new space.
Elevate Your Medical Office Space. Talk to GZ.
Does your medical office space need to move into the 21st century? Talk to the medical real estate experts at Gittleson Zuppas Medical Realty about your options. Whether you’re looking to renew a lease or buy or rent a property, we can help you find the right space – and negotiate lease terms to help you take your practice to the next level.