Focus: Facility Design
British Columbia healthcare facility consolidates space
The Copeman Healthcare Centre was previously scattered between several floors of one building but is now located on two consecutive floors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
The Copeman Healthcare Centre in British Columbia was previously scattered between several floors of one building but is now located on two consecutive floors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The facility was redesigned to support an interdisciplinary collaborative team model to maximize time with patients.
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February 27, 2017
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