Many factors must be considered the future of the emergency department (ED), as demand for its services grows, according to an article on the Haelthcare Design website
Many design factors must be considered for the future of the emergency department (ED), as demand for its services grows, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Many healthcare organizations are rethinking layouts that speed up throughput and improving aesthetics to the "front door" to their hospital, the article said.
December 19, 2014
Topic Area: Interior Design
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