Dayton Children's Begins Construction Of New Behavioral Health Building In Usa

Introduction:

Dayton Children’s Hospital has started construction of a new, freestanding behavioral health building that will help meet the increased need for behavioral health services in Dayton, Ohio, USA.

Features:

The construction of Dayton Children’s new behavioral health building will help to bridge the gap between the inpatient services provided by the hospital and community-wide initiatives designed to support patients after they are discharged.

The new building will allow the hospital to:

• Double the number of behavioral health inpatient beds currently available at Dayton Children’s
• Allow expansion for specialized program development
• Allow for strengthened and smoother continuity of care by bringing behavioral health inpatient, outpatient, and crisis services all under one roof
• Provide customized outdoor space that is critical to healing
• Create operational efficiencies and improved communication through cross-trained staff, proximity, and access.

The new building is set to open in spring 2025.

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