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What Are Ligature Points and How Do You Identify Them?

January 12, 2022 ·

What Is a Ligature Point?

Ligature points are a big concern for hospital emergency departments, behavioral health facilities, and even drug and alcohol treatment centers. Bathrooms in particular contain numerous potential ligature risks, which is why Whitehall developed the BestCare® line of plumbing fixtures and accessories.

Kimberly McMurray: Making a Difference for Patients Through the Design of the Built Environment

September 22, 2020 ·

Kimberly McMurray, Principal at Behavioral Health Facility Consulting

In this interview, Kimberly McMurray, principal at BHFC examines the ways evidence-based design can drive the changes behavioral healthcare needs during these troubling times and beyond.

Ligature-Resistant Construction Challenges Every Healthcare Provider Needs to Know

May 13, 2019 ·

The Two Biggest Ligature-Resistant Retrofit & Construction Challenges Every Healthcare Provider Needs to Know

Healthcare providers can avoid costly mistakes during new construction or retrofit projects by familiarizing themselves with the requirements of the Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.

The Growing Need for Ligature-Resistant Products in Unexpected Places

May 13, 2019 ·

The Growing Need for Ligature-Resistant Products in Unexpected Places

It’s not just behavioral healthcare providers who need ligature-resistant products. If your facility interacts with potentially at-risk people, consider what steps you can take to make your patients or students safer.

Why Ligature-Resistant Products and Universal Design Are Important for All Healthcare Environments

May 7, 2019 ·

Why Ligature-Resistant Products and Universal Design Are Important for All Healthcare Environments

The use of ligature-resistant products in behavioral healthcare is evident. Should hospitals, emergency care facilities, and rehabilitation/nursing homes also consider them? Absolutely, and here’s why.

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