The renovation of the Miriam Hospital's emergency department included replacing curtained bays with private exam rooms for better infection control, patient privacy, and noise reduction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
The renovation of the Miriam Hospital's emergency department included replacing curtained bays with private exam rooms for better infection control, patient privacy and noise reduction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The Providence, R.I., facility was becoming overcrowded and unable to accommodate medical and technical advances, the article said.
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November 18, 2014
Topic Area: Renovations
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