Giving parents plentiful outlets in a waiting room to keep their phones charged can transform a hospital experience, according to interview on the Healthcare Design website with an architect specializing in pediatric healthcare.
Focus: Facility Design
Pediatric facility architect relies on family input
Giving parents plentiful outlets in a waiting room to keep their phones charged, can transform a hospital experience, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
March 23, 2017
Topic Area: Architecture
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