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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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New guidance covers behavioral crisis units
Facility Guidelines Institute white paper supports the first set of BHCU standards
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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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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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Architecture Showcase
Caring for the whole patient
Cancer treatment center embraces hospitality design concepts to help patients feel welcomed and comfortable
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Children's hospital design brightens community
Light and color fill the new Cherese Mari Laulhere Children’s Village to patients' delight
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Platform-based model guides patients along their care journeys
Comprehensive care center creates restorative environment with patients
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An evolution in oncology design
The keys to planning a platform-based and transdisciplinary cancer care facility
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Design discoveries
Therapeutic military and veteran settings
Recent studies support the power of good design in providing healing benefits for soldiers and veterans
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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."