Environments should be respectful, flexible and soothing. They should balance safety and regulatory concerns, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website
Environments should be respectful, flexible and soothing. They should balance safety and regulatory concerns with the creation of therapeutic environments, which can include accommodations for families and caregivers, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website.
February 27, 2017
Topic Area: Architecture
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