Psychiatric Inpatient Unit Renovation
One Brooklyn Health System | Interfaith Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY

One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS) wanted to modernize the 8th floor Psychiatric Inpatient Unit to current design standards and improve patient care and safety.

The new Psychiatric Unit accommodates 48 patients, in two 24-bed units, with accompanying support space. Future psychiatric patients will be higher-acuity, and providing eleven semi-private rooms and two private rooms on each unit provides some clinical flexibility.

The new space was designed to be safe and secure, minimizing the potential for one to harm themselves or others. In addition, special attention was given to reduce stressors such as noise and harsh lighting, while including positive distractions such as daylight, views, and artwork. A warm welcoming environment promotes calmness and enhances problem solving. In addition, the floor is now 100% ADA compliant, creating an environment that reduces barriers, encouraging patient independence and recovery.