Focus: Facility Design
Transitioning from a centralized to a decentralized model
Move can cause mixed emotions among users of the space, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Transitioning from a centralized to a decentralized model can cause mixed emotions among users of the space, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. There can be excitement from knowing that an improved work environment typically equates to improved workflow but also anxiety regarding changes to staff processes and delivery of care.
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November 18, 2016
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Architecture
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