Behavioral healthcare facilities for kids evolving
Seattle Children's Hospital's Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit was designed with the private patient bedrooms with accommodations for parents, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit was designed with private patient bedrooms with accommodations for parents, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The design helps parents learn techniques to better manage their child's behavior at home.
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October 7, 2015
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