The search for the right inpatient unit design should go beyond size, footprint and type of care to look at an organization’s philosophy on patient engagement, care delivery and technology, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
Better inpatient unit considers patient engagement
The search for the right inpatient unit design should go beyond size, footprint and type of care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
September 26, 2016
Topic Area: Architecture
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