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37 Acoustical Ceilings
+ Fire Safety
Suspended ceiling systems play an
important role in controlling growth
of fi re in healthcare facilities.
40 Inside Out
Weaving landscape design and furniture
considerations into the fabric of the
whole healing environment results
in positive patient experiences.
44 Safe Haven
Designing comfort and safety
into behavioral health spaces in
emergency departments provides a
safe and therapeutic environment fi t
to handle the unique challenges and
needs of mental health patients.
46 Cancer Patient
Perspective
Take a journey with one cancer
patient who focuses on three
challenges for designers to
consider on healthcare projects.
48 Quadruple Aim
and the Importance
of Place
The fourth dimension fi nds its place
in the patient care continuum. With
today's expansive continuum of care
— from telemedicine to outpatient
centers, regional hospitals and major
academic medical centers — there is
a need to introduce the importance
of place as a dimension all its own.
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