In planning for a new healthcare facility, decisions made during planning can have significant future effects - known as latent safety threats, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
Healthcare facilities should be designed for safety
Decisions made during planning can have significant future effects - known as latent safety threats, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
December 12, 2019
Topic Area: Architecture
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