Designers need to identify features that would facilitate the support process and make everyone feel at ease, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Designers need to identify features that would facilitate patients' support systems and make everyone feel at ease, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The industry started addressing the situation years ago in pediatric facilities but the philosophy has not generally extended to adult care, the article said.
March 4, 2015
Topic Area: Interior Design
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