Renovating Space for a Behavioral Health Program?
If you have considered renovating under-utilized space or an under-performing specialty program for a behavioral health program, but you aren’t sure where to start, scroll down for Horizon’s complimentary webinars.
Doug Johnson, Senior Vice President of Development, and David Brown, AIA, with Johnson Johnson Crabtree Architects, discuss special considerations, how much space is needed, and the average cost of transforming existing space into a behavioral health center of excellence.
Interview with David J. Brown
Horizon recently interviewed David J. Brown of Johnson Johnson Crabtree Architects P. C. to go over the common issues of building/remodeling a behavioral health program. We have compiled a series of videos that look at what it takes to build a behavioral health unit.
1. Behavioral Healthcare Design Introduction of Architect 00:01:07
2. What is the process to evaluate space for a behavioral program? 00:01:38
3. Are there special considerations for different patient populations? 00:01:50
4. What is the average square footage required? 00:00:29
5. What is the scope of work typically needed? 00:02:28
6. Is asbestos still a concern? 00:01:06
7. What are average renovation costs? 00:00:52
8. How long does the conceptual study take? 00:00:54
9. What hospital team members should be involved? 00:01:17
10. What happens after the conceptual plan? 00:00:54
11. What is the timeframe from start to finish? 00:01:45
12. Can the design and construction be done inhouse? 00:00:48
13. Are there areas more favorable for conversion? 00:01:31
14. Do labor and delivery rooms make good space for conversion? 00:01:06
15. Is it important for an architect to have prior behavioral health experience? 00:01:52
16. Are there special considerations for building a behavioral unit for geriatrics? 00:01:08
17. What are the common mistakes hospitals make when building a new unit? 00:01:57
