ARCH is the Lead PSC, architect, and clinical planner for the Flinders Medical Centre's expansion and partial refurbishment of the Margaret Tobin Mental Health Component, which includes a new Acute Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The design features a Mental Health Wing for the PICU with secure sally port access, administrative areas, and two connected six-bed units for high-acuity patients. It also includes three private family meeting rooms, one large enough for extended families. An existing wing for lower-acuity care will be refurbished. To create a home-like atmosphere, materials and color palettes have been thoughtfully selected. The facility will also have a de-escalation room, a courtyard, and a dining area adjacent to a secure kitchen.

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