Keeping Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs Safe: the Design of the Paediatric Ward.
Dorset, UK: Health Services Safety Investigations Body; May 2024
Acute mental health care fosters unique challenges for both adult and pediatric patients. This report examines elements of the physical care environment that affect patient safety for children and adolescents receiving mental health care. It encourages organizations to explore opportunities to modify hospital and ward structures to design safety into room layout and features.