The Behavioral Health Unit
Ocean Medical Center in New Jersey and EYP combined an evidence-based design process with a robust empathetic approach to transform the behavioral health component of OMC’s emergency department. The BH unit now houses seven private patient rooms, each offering windows with access to daylight from the adjacent outdoor garden. A new vestibule entrance for patient screening creates a safer environment while dedicated, protective nursing work areas facilitate high visibility and improve the ability to conduct tasks with minimal interruptions, promoting better treatment outcomes.