BHFC Design Consulting
Behavioral Health Clinic in a Wal-Mart Store
Beacon Health Options has launched Beacon Care Services’ first outpatient mental health clinic location inside a Walmart store in...
top of page
Search
BHFC Design Consulting
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Expanding Our View of Mental Health
Expanding Our View of Mental Health. by Sara Millburn, MHCL This article makes a great case for integrated care in the world of primary...
BHFC Design Consulting
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Applications of Color Temperature Options with LED Lighting
“Warm white” and “Cool white” have been standard colors of fluorescent lighting for decades. The maturation of LED light sources now...
BHFC Design Consulting
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Bottom of Glass Lites in Doors Now 43 Inches Maximum Above Floor
Both the ADA and ICC A117.1 now require that the bottom on vision panels in doors or sidelights be no more than 43″ above the floor. ...
BHFC Design Consulting
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Kimberly McMurray Now Member of FGI Health Guidelines Revisions Committee Behavioral Health Group
We are pleased to announce that Kim now has a seat at the table to help provide your feedback regarding ways the FGI Guidelines may be...
BHFC Design Consulting
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Joint Commission FAQ - Monitoring Requirements for Suicidal Patients
Suicide Risk Reduction – Monitoring High – Risk Patients What is the monitoring requirement for patients at high risk for suicide? In...
BHFC Design Consulting
Nov 15, 20191 min read
FAQs on Monitoring Requirements for Suicidal Patients
TJC FAQ191115 - Issued November 15, 2019 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) (Behavioral Health / Behavioral Health Care) Suicide Risk...
BHFC Design Consulting
Nov 3, 20191 min read
Designing a Place of Sanctuary for Behavioral Health Inpatients & Staff
Jim Hunt – BHFC, Robyn Lindstrom – Davis Partnership, Kim Boe – West Springs Hospital: Healthcare Design Expo and Conference: New...
BHFC Design Consulting
Sep 25, 20191 min read
NY Hospital, Outpatient Facilities and Medical Office Buildings Summit
Kim McMurray will present at the 6th Annual Education and Networking day for exploring Issues, Solutions Action and Making Connections. ...
BHFC Design Consulting
Sep 18, 20191 min read
How & Why Behavioral Health Inpatient Design is Different from Medical/Surgical Units
Kimberly Newton McMurray, AIA, EDAC, MBA Principal, Behavioral Health Facility Consulting, LLC "How and Why Behavioral Health Inpatient...
BHFC Design Consulting
Jul 22, 20191 min read
Joint Commission FAQ - Acceptable Replacements for Solid Ceilings
Ligature and Suicide Risk Reduction – Ceiling Systems What ceiling systems are allowable as a replacement for a solid ceiling? A...
BHFC Design Consulting
Jun 30, 20191 min read
FGI Guidelines Public Proposal Period Closes June 30, 2019
Are there parts of the FGI Guidelines that you feel should be clarified or modified to better guide the design and construction of...
bottom of page