Stantec – Creating a Customized Version of the “Household Model” at Your Facility    

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Track 3 – WVHCA 2019_Stantec_compressed

The “Household Model” is the standard in the industry, but does it seem unattainable? The session will explore the household itself and examine ways to create households  under difficult physical circumstances. The team will present ideas from Canada, Europe, and the Veterans Administration.

Learning objectives:

  • Gaining fresh design ideas from other approaches to housing and care
  • Reconsidering what a realistic household size is for staffing and budget
  • Learning practical ways to renovate difficult environments in aging facilities