In an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website, blogger suggests designing spaces for symptoms instead of age
Discusses designs for the aging, a blogger suggests designing spaces for symptoms instead of age, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website. Older patients generally need community time and improve with more person-to-person contact. Dementia patients also benefit from socialization, but they are much more sensitive to over stimulation and the human contact, the article said.
January 16, 2015
Topic Area: Interior Design
The Hidden Risks of QAC Disinfectants in Healthcare FacilitiesQuaternary ammonium compounds are a popular disinfectant choice, but they may be causing more harm than good. A review outlines the problems with QACs and offers a solution.
Sprinkler Compliance: Navigating Code Mandates, Renovation Triggers and Patient SafetyAs CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.
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