10/16/2026
Emergency readiness belongs on the floor plan.
As architects, we plan how people move through buildings. We should also consider how they reach lifesaving medication during an emergency.
In my latest article for Belay, I explore a simple question: could a first-time visitor find and access your naloxone without locating a staff member or a key?
Placement, clear signage, and access during evening and weekend events all shape that answer. Locating emergency medications alongside an accessible AED can be a practical starting point.
These are small design decisions that can make a meaningful difference when someone needs help.
Could someone who's never entered your building find your naloxone in an emergency?
Stocking emergency medication isn't the same as making it accessible.
In the latest Belay Buzz, Chris Horan, Belay's architect, explores why placement matters, and how Belay's complimentary Placement Concierge service helps organizations identify the right locations for emergency medication.
Read Chris's article:
https://buff.ly/KaOHegD
