Healthcare Design article describes how facility design reflects the values of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps while using the latest evidence-based design practices
An article in Healthcare Design describes how facility design reflects the values of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps while using the latest evidence-based design practices. While most patient rooms are private, a few are semi-private because anecdotal information suggests that multiple Marines injured in a single event heal faster and have better attitudes when they’re with their buddies, according to the article.
May 5, 2014
Topic Area: Architecture
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