Healing Environments

Healing Environments

Healing environment, for healthcare buildings describes a physical setting and organizational culture that supports patients and families through the stresses imposed by illness, hospitalization, medical visits, the process of healing, and sometimes, bereavement.

Read more about Healing Environments:  Background, Goal, Bringing Home To The Hospital, Importance of Lighting

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