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Sanford Castle adds pediatric playground to support wellness
Accessible children's recreation area designed "for play but also part of healing"
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Design
Developing a strategy to support veterans’ care
The American College of Healthcare Architects rapid deployment model adapts to location and needs
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Architecture
Sanford Health builds virtual care center to serve rural needs
South Dakota-based health system moves the needle on remote care with new, innovate facility
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Architecture
Behavioral health designs focus on healing and ending stigma
Facilities center patient dignity, safety and wellbeing as integral to design
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Design
VA task force envisions new care hub prototype
ACHA certificants design modular structure to support various care modalities
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Architecture
Pediatric behavioral health facilities emphasize good design
Inviting colors, thoughtful decorations and interactive technology promote feelings of safety for young patients
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Design
New guidance covers behavioral crisis units
Facility Guidelines Institute white paper supports the first set of BHCU standards
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Design Discoveries
The impact of design on long-term care
Three studies look into the power of design to help strengthen patient support, comfort and independence in long-term care settings
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Design
Planning a system command center
One of AdventHealth's Florida divisions explains how it broke down silos and improved patient flow
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Architecture Showcase
Caring for the whole patient
State-of-the-art center features the latest tech for cancer treatment while hospitality design concepts reinforce the personal side of care
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Hospice and Palliative Care Design
Palliative and hospice care designs create calming environments that put patients and family first. Read the related article "Creating comforting designs in palliative and hospice facilities."
Creating student-centric design in simulation centers
Today’s training grounds combine high-tech solutions and collaborative spaces to prepare the next generation of clinicians. Read the related article "Student-centric design in simulation centers."
Swedish Edmonds' new ED reflects local environment
Swedish Edmonds (Wash.) hospital campus and new emergency department (ED) reflect the local environment. Read the related article "Expansion offers targeted care in facility designed to reflect topography."
Behavioral health design
Effective patient spaces for treating mental illness. Read the related article "Behavioral health design."