Converting doubles to private rooms
ACA has increased the pressure to go to all private rooms, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Despite a trend toward ambulatory care facilities, the Affordable Care Act has increased the pressure to go to all private rooms, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. When converting doubles to private rooms, logistics, life safety and patient/family involvement should be top considerations.
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September 30, 2014
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Interior Design
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