Architecture Compliance

INSIDE HFM
New guide explores patient experience and physical environment.
ARCHITECTURE
Northwell Health expands use of split-flow ED after reducing patient times to see caregiver and those who left without treatment.
DESIGN
Design of Children's Hospital of Michigan-Troy will reshape how it delivers pediatric care.
NEWS
Loma Linda University Medical Center put its emergency preparedness plan into action and was ready 'to take up to 50 patients'.
NEWS
Also this week: CDC updates its infection prevention guidelines for outpatient settings, public health officials urged to review security plans and a ventilator system recall.
NEWS
Also this week: VA proposes amendments to residential care facilities rule and OSHA posts resources for Hazard Communication Standard.
NEWS
Also this week: EPA extends comment period for pharmaceutical rule, and new resources help with Joint Commission compliance.
COVER STORY
Holistic health care that caters to children of every age guides the design principles behind today's pediatric facilities.
NEWS
Also this week: Health systems divert medical waste, NFPA updates sprinkler system standard, and VA issues final rule on expanding access to care <strong>&nbsp;</strong>.
INTERVIEW
James M. Hunt, AIA, NCARB, co-author of behavioral design guide, discusses design trends.