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June 15, 2016

Center for Health Design.

Elements of the health care work environment can affect the care delivery. This website highlights design considerations for health care facilities that can help reduce noise, falls, and hospital-acquired infections. The collection includes an assessment and interactive tools to test ideas for improvement.

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