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Course Description: AEC Daily: Ligature-Resistant Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare Facilities
The design of behavioral healthcare facilities should address the therapeutic and safety needs of patients and staff while meeting the applicable codes and regulations. Reviewed in this course are ligature-resistant products developed for patient rooms and bathrooms that strike the balance between providing the safest design solutions and creating a noninstitutional environment.
Identify the major influences on the building and organization of psychiatric facilities in the United States.
Discuss the prevalence of mental illness in the U.S. and the pressures it places on hospital emergency rooms.
Summarize the agencies and resources that exist to help facilitate the needs and care of patients with mental illness.
Describe how ligature-resistant fixtures minimize ligature points to reduce risk and enhance patient well-being in behavioral healthcare facilities.
State the types of ligature-resistant products that can be incorporated into the design of inpatient rooms and bathrooms.