Sara Ashworth Robinson, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, is a Senior Associate and Healthcare Planner working with our MPS advisory services team. In the April 2026 issue of Healthcare Design, Sara shares several important insights for healthcare leaders that come from her recent strategic planning work, drawing from her 25 years of industry experience.
In the feature, Sara reveals how designs can be aligned with community need and market demand. She also shares how healthcare facilities should be assessed to support changing models of care. Sara says — in response to how MPS delivers spaces that support both patient outcomes and staff well-being:
I’ve learned that the best experiences are grounded in operational efficiency and getting meaningful, focused time with the care team. Achieving that level of efficiency calls for insight into the psychology of space and its impact on emotions and behavior.”
Read this HCD Industry Insights interview with Sara or subscribe to Healthcare Design Magazine for access to the whole April 2026 issue.
