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Sep 23, 2020
1 min

Creating 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 Health...

Aug 31, 2020
2 min

Whitepaper: Telemental Health and the COVID-19 Behavioral Health Crisis

Authors: Anosha Zanjani, Brian Giebink, Kathleen Woods & Kimberly McMurray Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic...

Aug 18, 2020
1 min

Best Practices for Incorporating Art in Behavioral Health Settings

Recently, Jim Hunt contributed to an article sponsored by RAO Contract Sales, Inc., on the "Best Practices for Incorporating Art in Behav...

May 7, 2020
1 min

TJC: 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...

May 7, 2020
1 min

Joint Commission Releases New COVID-19 Guidance & Resources for Behavioral Health

Apr 8, 2020
2 min

BHFC During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dear Friends and Colleagues: All of our lives have been affected by the challenges and uncertainty of the past month, and we continue to ...

Mar 8, 2020
2 min

Exterior Windows & Coverings

Exterior windows are a significant issue in any Behavioral healthcare project, whether new construction or remodeling existing space. The...

Mar 8, 2020
2 min

Special Roller Blinds for Behavioral Health Units

Window coverings are an important visual element in any behavioral health care setting. With the current emphasis on creating “residentia...

Mar 8, 2020
1 min

Ligature Resistant Picture Frames

Frames that are safe for displaying artwork, regulatory information, mirrors and other items within behavioral healthcare environments ha...

Mar 8, 2020
2 min

Medical Gas Outlet Covers

Medical gas outlets in psychiatric patient rooms are a known hazard, especially if devices are attached to the outlets. If they are in us...

Mar 8, 2020
2 min

How 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 take...

Feb 12, 2020
1 min

Spreadsheet for Published Suicide Risk Reduction Expert Panel Recommendations

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