Salutogenesis is a term coined by Aaron Antonovsky, a professor of medical sociology and is derived from a mix of Greek and Latin that roughly translates to “health origins” and describes an.....READ MORE
Posted by Guest Contributor on Sep 23, 2013
Salutogenesis is a term coined by Aaron Antonovsky, a professor of medical sociology and is derived from a mix of Greek and Latin that roughly translates to “health origins” and describes an.....READ MORE
Topics: Planning, Architecture, Healthcare Design, Continuous Improvement, Healing Environment, Behavioral Health Design
Posted by Guest Contributor on Oct 11, 2012
Many of the changes to Chapter 2.5 for the design of Psychiatric Facilities are benign.There are a few subtle wording changes that do affect the meaning of the sections of the Guidelines they alter,.....READ MORE
Topics: Architecture, Healthcare Design, FGI, Affordable Care Act (ACA), hospitals, Architects, Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Behavioral Health Design
Posted by Guest Contributor on Jun 14, 2012
When conceptualizing the design or renovation of a behavioral healthcare facility, it’s important to institute features and materials that are conducive to privacy and personal dignity.Maintaining a.....READ MORE
Topics: risk reduction, Architecture, Specialty Architecture, Healthcare Design, renovation, antiligature, hospitals, Architects, Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Behavioral Health Design