Using human factors engineering to improve patient safety in the cardiovascular operating room
2012
Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Volume 41
Pages 1801-1804
Author(s): Gurses, A. P., Martinez, E. A., Bauer, L., Kim, G., Lubomski, L. H., Marsteller, J. A., Pennathur, P. R., Goeschel, C., Pronovost, P. J., Thompson, D.
Cardiac surgery, despite technological and medical advances, involves high risks related to adverse events and medical errors that occur in the operating room. The Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model was used to guide the research – focusing on the different variables (providers, physical environment, tools and technologies, tasks, organization) in the care environment and the impact of their interaction on patient outcomes.
Added March 2015
A review of design recommendations for outdoor areas at healthcare facilities
2012
Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 22
Pages 33-47
Author(s): Shukor, S. F. A, Stigsdotter, U. K., Nilsson, K.
The authors allude to the growing body of scientific literature that indicates the positive contribution of natural environments to human health. The stress caused by staying in a healthcare facility can be allayed by supportive outdoor natural environments.
Added March 2015
Improving patient flow and reducing emergency department crowding: A guide for hospitals
2012
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Report
Author(s): McHugh, M., VanDyke, K., McClelland, M., Moss, D.
Added March 2015
Ambulatory infusion suite: pre- and post-occupancy evaluation
2012
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 40
Pages 700-712
Author(s): Shepley, M.M., Rybkowski, Z., Aliber, J., Lange, C.
The authors refer to the lack of research on the design of cancer facilities while emphasizing the need to study the impact of the physical environment of infusion suites on patient experience. This study evaluates the perceptions of patients and staff of two infusion suites – old and new, specifically in connection with social interaction, privacy, and access to nature.
Added December 2014
Designing for distractions: a human factors approach to decreasing interruptions at a centralised medication station
2012
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 21
Pages 939-947
Author(s): Colligan, L., Guerlain, S., Steck, S. E., Hoke, T. R.
According to the authors, literature indicates that interruptions during the administration of medication in healthcare settings can lead to errors, and that such errors are likely to cause more harm in pediatric settings. The medication station in the study hospital is centrally located with an open design targeted to reduce nurse walking and increase time with patients.
Added December 2014
Design of cardiovascular operating rooms for tomorrow's technology and clinical practice — Part 2
2012
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 33
Pages 57-65
Author(s): Rostenberg, B., Barach, P. R.
Added December 2014
Human Factors Evaluation of an Interventional Trauma Operating Room Mock-up
Author(s): Biesbroek, S., Shultz, J., Kirkpatrick, A., Kortbeek, J.
Trauma operating rooms and angiography procedure rooms are separate entities in hospitals. An Interventional Trauma Operating Room (ITOR) with scope for both traditional surgery and interventional radiological procedures was designed to reduce the risk involved in moving unstable patients between the two treatment areas.
Added December 2014
Pediatric inpatient falls and injuries: a descriptive analysis of risk factors.
2012
Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 17
Pages 10-18
Author(s): Schaffer, P. L., Daraiseh, N. M., Daum, L., Mendez, E., Lin, L., Huth, M. M.
Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries treated in emergency departments in the United States. Children’s falls have the potential for injury and other negative patient outcomes (e.g., increased length of hospital stay and increased costs). To prevent these fall occurrences and injury outcomes, a comprehensive assessment of the factors surrounding falls in hospitalized children is essential to developing best-practice interventions.
Added November 2014
Physical Environments That Promote Safe Medication Use
2012
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 37
Pages 377-378
Author(s): Grissinger, M.
Added November 2014
Healthcare providers' perception of design factors related to physical environments in hospitals
2012
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 32
Pages 362-370
Author(s): Mourshed, M., Zhao, Y.
Most aspects of the physical environment having an impact on staff outcome are determined during early design stages of a building’s lifecycle. Subsequent modifications at later stages are expensive and sometimes difficult to achieve due to the multidisciplinary nature of design decision making.
Added November 2014
Effectiveness of an audible reminder on hand hygiene adherence
2012-05-01
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 40
Pages 320-323
Author(s): Fakhry, M., Hanna, G. B., Anderson, O., Holmes, A., Nathwani, D.
To reduce healthcare associated infections (HAIs), interventions, like alcohol-based hand rub, soap and water, training, education, workplace reminders, etc., have been introduced to increase hand hygiene compliance by healthcare workers. Visitors to hospitals may also spread infections, and it is imperative for them to be acquainted with and comply with hand hygiene during their visits.
Added November 2014
Do hospital visitors wash their hands? Assessing the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer in a hospital lobby
2012
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 40
Pages 340-343
Author(s): Birnbach, D. J., Nevo, I., Barnes, S., Fitzpatrick, M., Rosen, L. F., Everett-Thomas, R., Sanko, J. S., Arheart, K. L.
Compliance with hand hygiene by healthcare workers is considered to be relevant to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. There are no studies that indicate the significance of hand-hygient compliance (HHC) by hospital visitors, although both the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that hospital visitors can potentially carry infections from the community into hospitals.
Added November 2014
Impact of hospital space standardization on patient health and safety
2012
Architectural Engineering and Design Management
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 49-61
Author(s): Price, A. D. F., Lu, J.
Added November 2014
Linking acoustics and floor-plate shape qualities of healthcare settings
2012
Architectural Science Review
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 56
Pages 315-332
Author(s): Okcu, S., Shpuza, E., Ryherd, E., Zimring, C.
Added November 2014
A conceptual model for the design process of interventions in healthcare buildings: a method to improve design
2012
Architectural Engineering and Design Management
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 9
Pages 95-109
Author(s): Caixeta, M. C., Fabricio, M. M.
Added November 2014
To provide care and be cared for in a multiple-bed hospital room
2012
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 26
Pages 663-670
Author(s): Persson, E., Määttä, S.
Added November 2014
Enclosed Versus Open Nursing Stations in Adult Acute Care Psychiatric Settings: Does the Design Affect the Therapeutic Milieu?
2012
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 50
Pages 28-34
Author(s): Southard, K., Jarrell, A., Shattell, M. M., McCoy, T. P., Bartlett, R., Judge, C. A.
Added November 2014
Impact of Isolation on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Scores: Is Isolation Isolating?
2012
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 33
Pages 513-516
Author(s): Vinski, J., Bertin, M., Sun, Z., Gordon, S. M., Bokar, D., Merlino, J., Fraser, T. G.
Added November 2014
Design indicators for better accommodation environments in hospitals: Inpatients’ perceptions
2012
Intelligent Buildings International
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 4
Pages 199-215
Author(s): Zhao, Y., Mourshed, M.
Added November 2014
Experimental tests of copper components in ventilation systems for microbial control
2012
HVAC&R Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 19
Pages 53-62
Author(s): Feigley, C., Khan, J., Salzberg, D., Hussey, J., Attaway, H., Steed, L., Schmidt, M., Michels, H.
Added November 2014
