E15 - Designing a Place of Sanctuary for Behavioral Health Inpatients and Staff
(Room 208-209)
03 Nov 19
10:45 AM
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11:45 AM
Tracks:
Behavioral Health Practices
West Springs Hospital engaged in a new campaign: “Building Sanctuary | Rebuilding Lives.” The new 48-bed replacement facility had the goal of creating an environment that comforts patients and allows them to be receptive to receiving treatment. The task of combining both a calming, non-threatening environment with a high level of safety for both patients and staff into one successful facility has been accomplished. The team combined creative uses of technology such as therapeutic color lighting, an abundance of natural light, and direct access to courtyards in the completed project. Data from the post-occupancy evaluation study will be presented.