A number of technologies can improve behavioral health environments, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. One example is polycarbonate electronic glazing on doors that can switch to be transparent or translucent.
Technology that can improve behavioral health environments
One example is polycarbonate electronic glazing on doors that can switch to be transparent or translucent, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
October 19, 2017
Topic Area: Information Technology
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