BHFC Design ConsultingSep 23, 20201 minCreating A Place Of Sanctuary For Mental Health Patients[Healthcare Design magazine, September 15, 2020] Contributing Authors: Jim Hunt, Kim Boe, and Robyn Linstrom In 2015, Mind Springs...
BHFC Design ConsultingAug 31, 20202 minWhitepaper: Telemental Health and the COVID-19 Behavioral Health CrisisAuthors: Anosha Zanjani, Brian Giebink, Kathleen Woods & Kimberly McMurray Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic...
BHFC Design ConsultingAug 18, 20201 minBest Practices for Incorporating Art in Behavioral Health SettingsRecently, Jim Hunt contributed to an article sponsored by RAO Contract Sales, Inc., on the "Best Practices for Incorporating Art in...
BHFC Design ConsultingMay 7, 20201 minTJC: Monitoring High Risk Patients With Known or Suspected COVID-19 (April 2020)The Joint Commission (TJC) has issued a statement about 1:1 monitoring of actively suicidal patients who are either known or suspected of...
BHFC Design ConsultingMay 7, 20201 minJoint Commission Releases New COVID-19 Guidance & Resources for Behavioral HealthRead more for the new guidance and resources the Joint Commission has released for behavioral health.
BHFC Design ConsultingApr 8, 20202 minBHFC During COVID-19 PandemicDear Friends and Colleagues: All of our lives have been affected by the challenges and uncertainty of the past month, and we continue to...
BHFC Design ConsultingMar 8, 20202 minExterior Windows & CoveringsExterior windows are a significant issue in any Behavioral healthcare project, whether new construction or remodeling existing space. The...
BHFC Design ConsultingMar 8, 20202 minSpecial Roller Blinds for Behavioral Health UnitsWindow coverings are an important visual element in any behavioral health care setting. With the current emphasis on creating...
BHFC Design ConsultingMar 8, 20201 minLigature Resistant Picture FramesFrames that are safe for displaying artwork, regulatory information, mirrors and other items within behavioral healthcare environments...
BHFC Design ConsultingMar 8, 20202 minMedical Gas Outlet CoversMedical gas outlets in psychiatric patient rooms are a known hazard, especially if devices are attached to the outlets. If they are in...
BHFC Design ConsultingMar 8, 20202 minHow Do Psychiatric Units Need to Be Different From General Hospital Units?GENERAL HOSPITAL Focus is on treating medical conditions FUNCTION OF SPACE: Treatment takes place in patient rooms Family visitation...
BHFC Design ConsultingFeb 12, 20201 minSpreadsheet for Published Suicide Risk Reduction Expert Panel RecommendationsClick HERE to download.