The Center for Health Design looked at patient rooms in medical/surgical, ICU, and maternity care spaces and found 19 evidence-based features for incorporation into med/surg rooms, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
Design strategies for med/surg rooms
The Center for Health Design looked at med/surg rooms and found 19 evidence-based features to consider incorporating, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
June 6, 2016
Topic Area: Architecture
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