Hospitals’ energy efficiency in the perspective of saving resources and providing quality services through technological options: A systematic literature review
2023
Energies
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 755
Author(s): Psillaki, M., Apostolopoulos, N., Makris, I., Liargovas, P., Apostolopoulos, S., Dimitrakopoulos, P., Sklias, G.
Added February 2023
Analysis of functional layout in emergency departments (ED). Shedding light on the free standing emergency department (FSED) model
2022
Applied Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 12
Pages 5099
Author(s): Brambilla, A., Mangili, S., Das, M., Lal, S., Capolongo, S.
Research shows that emergency departments (EDs) are facing overcrowding, increasing patient acuity, and short staffing, which all are impacting wait times to be seen and patient satisfaction scores.
Added December 2022
Implementation of a navigation system: Economic verification in a local hospital.
2022
PLoS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 17
Pages e0276996
Author(s): Majerova, I., Michna, P., Lebiedzik, M., Nevima, J., Tureckova, K.
Wayfinding is a long-standing challenge in healthcare facilities. Multiple studies have evaluated the cost-benefit of traditional wayfinding systems with respect to cost (e.g., staff time spent direction giving) and benefits (e.g., improved patient experience).
Added November 2022
Using discrete choice methodology to explore the impact of patient room window design on hospital choice
2022
Journal of Patient Experience
Journal Article
Author(s): Woo, M., Jafarifiroozabadi, R., MacNaughton, P., Mihandoust, S., Kennedy, S., Joseph, A.
Added June 2022
Enhancing healthcare project definition with lean-led design
2022
Sustainability
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 1588
Author(s): Chbaly, H., Brunet, M.
Added February 2022
Economic evaluation of the emergency department after implementation of an emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing unit
2021
Academic Emergency Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 28
Pages 82-91
Author(s): Stamy, C., Shane, D. M., Kannedy, L., Van Heukelom, P., Mohr, N. M., Tate, J., Montross, K., Lee, S.
Added February 2022
Modeling hospital energy and economic costs for COVID-19 infection control interventions
2021
Energy and Buildings
Journal Article
Author(s): Squire, M. M., Munsamy, M., Lin, G., Telukdarie, A., Igusa, T.
Added October 2021
Improving the registration process in a healthcare facility with lean principles
2021
Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 538
Author(s): Nino, V., Martinez, K., Gomez, K., Claudio, D.
Added September 2021
Cost-benefit analysis of mood uplifting paintings in hospitals
2020
Journal of Organizational Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 20
Pages 1-14
Author(s): Mozayeni, S., Citera, M., Amirmostofian, P.
Added April 2020
Deliberate Perioperative Systems Design Improves Operating Room Throughput
2005
Anesthesiology: The Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 103
Pages 406-418
Author(s): Sandberg, W. S., Daily, B., Egan, M., Stahl, J. E., Goldman, J. M., Wiklund, R. A., Rattner, D.
Operating rooms (ORs) are complex and sensitive environments that are typically expensive to operate and maintain. Minimally invasive surgical procedures are becoming increasingly more prevalent in many OR environments, while the costs of operating and maintaining OR environments are simultaneously increasing.
Added November 2018
Impact of an emergency short stay unit on emergency department performance of poisoned patients
2017
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 35
Pages 764–768
Author(s): Downes, M. A., Balshaw, J. K., Muscat, T. M., Ritchie, N., Isbister, G. K.
Added February 2017
Energy Efficient Lighting System Design for Hospitals Diagnostic and Treatment Room—A Case Study
2012
Journal of Light & Visual Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 36
Pages 23-31
Author(s): Alzubaidi, S., Soori, Prashant Kumar
Added December 2016
Disposable antimicrobial and sporicidal privacy curtains: Cost benefit of hanging longer
2016
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 44
Pages 854-855
Author(s): Kotsanas, D., Gillespie, E.
Added June 2016
Ebola Holding Units at government hospitals in Sierra Leone: evidence for a flexible and effective model for safe isolation, early treatment initiation, hospital safety and health system functioning
2016
BMJ Global Health
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 1
Pages 1-8
Author(s): Johnson, O., Youkee, D., Brown, C. S., Lado, M., Wurie, A., Bash-Taqi, D., Hall, A., Hanciles, E., Kamara, I., Kamara, C., Kamboz, A., Seedat, A., Thomas, S., Kamara, T. B., Leather, A. J. M., Kargbo, B.
The outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa during 2014-2015 was an unprecedented modern crisis that required novel approaches to outbreak containment and management. In response, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) and the King’s Sierra Leone Partnership (KSLP) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, worked to develop and implement five new Ebola Holding Units (EHUs) in government hospitals, which successfully isolated 37% of the 3,097 confirmed EVD cases within the country’s Western Urban and Rural district.
Added June 2016
Performance Evaluation of 32 LEED Hospitals on Operation Costs
Volume 145
Pages 1234-1241
Author(s): Sadatsafavi, H., Shepley, M. M.
As healthcare needs increase, providers strive to reduce operational costs while simultaneously increasing healthcare facility construction and renovation efforts. At the same time, certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) are examples of the emerging concerns regarding the environmental impact of healthcare facilities. The authors note that the number of studies documenting the benefits of more “green” facilities is limited; however, they hypothesize that upon comparing LEED-certified hospitals with uncertified ones, the LEED facilities will prove to have lower-than-average maintenance costs.
Added June 2016
Analysis of Credits Earned by LEED Healthcare Certified Facilities
Author(s): Golbazi, M., Aktas, C. B.
Green buildings have garnered widespread public support due to the positive impacts they are perceived to have on the environment, the economy, and society as a whole. The concept of green building design appeals to institutions because of its potential benefit for the indoor and outdoor environment as well as its potential for improving public image. As a result, there may be hospitals that become certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system but aren’t actually providing a green healthcare environment that positively influences patients and their periods of recovery. This is an important distinction since the core purpose of healthcare facilities is to improve the conditions of the sick and vulnerable, as well as society overall.
Added June 2016
Overcoming the Challenges Inherent in Conducting Design Research in Mental Health Settings: Lessons from St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton’s Pre and Post-Occupancy Evaluation
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 9
Pages 119-129
Author(s): Ahern, C., McKinnon, M. C., Bieling, P. J., McNeely, H., Langstaff, K.
Added April 2016
Review article: Systematic review of three key strategies designed to improve patient flow through the emergency department
2015
Emergency medicine Australasia: EMA
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 27
Pages 394-404
Author(s): Elder, E., Johnston, A. N., Crilly, J.
Added December 2015
Minimizing ED Waiting Times and Improving Patient Flow and Experience of Care
2014
Emergency Medicine International
Journal Article
Volume 2014
Pages e981472
Author(s): Sayah, A., Rogers, L., Devarajan, K., Kingsley-Rocker, L., Lobon, L. F.
Added December 2015
The Impact of a Flexible Care Area on Throughput Measures in an Academic Emergency Department
2015
Journal of Emergency Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 41
Pages 503-509
Author(s): McGrath, J., LeGare, A., Hermanson, L., Repplinger, M. D.
This paper explores the implementation of a novel strategy which involved the creation of a “flexible care area” (FCA), a space designed for initiating patient evaluations and treatments at the beginning of a patient’s visit.
Added December 2015
