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Radical Redesign of Nursing Homes: Applying the Green House Concept in Tupelo, Mississippi

Author(s): Rabig, J., Thomas, W., Kane, R. A., Cutler, L. J., McAlilly, S.
The Green House design should be considered as nursing home resident numbers are growing. Early experiences with the “pod-like” structure show positive effects on residents, families, and staff.
Key Point Summary
Added September 2014

Challenges in Design and Transition to a Private Room Model in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Author(s): Carlson, B., Walsh, S., Wergin, T., Schwarzkopf, K., Ecklund, S.
The need for neonatal intensive care units (NICU) is increasing at a time when research suggests their designs need to change to provide a developmentally appropriate healing environment. One approach is a private room NICU model versus a large multibed ward. However, such a radical design change could be challenging to implement.
Key Point Summary
Added April 2014

Impact of Single Family NICU Rooms

Author(s): Harris, D.D. , Shepley, M.M., White,R.
Added October 2012

Role of the Physical and Social Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace

Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012

Committed to safety: Ten case studies on reducing harm to patients

Author(s): McCarthy, D., Blumenthal, D.
Added October 2012

Critical care nurses' work environments: a baseline status report

Author(s): Ulrich, B.T., Lavandero, R.n., Hart, K.A., Woods, D., Leggett, J., Taylor, D.
Added October 2012

Occupational stress, job satisfaction, and working environment among Icelandic nurses: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey

Author(s): Sveinsdottir, H., Biering, P.l., Ramel, A.
Added October 2012

The Role of the Physical Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace

Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012

Effect of built-environment factors on healthcare: Satisfaction, operations, and outcomes

Author(s): Etchegaray, J., Fischer, W., Sisolak, J., Lipka, S.
Reduced noise levels, pleasant distractions, safety features, wayfinding systems, support spaces, and patient/family/caregiver control reduces stress, errors, and pain, while at the same time increasing referrals and staff retention.
Key Point Summary
Added October 2012

The aesthetic dimension in hospitals--an investigation into strategic plans

Author(s): Caspari, S.v., Eriksson, K., Naden, D.
Added October 2012

The boom goes on

Author(s): Carpenter, D.
Added October 2012

The Association of Ward Atmosphere with Burnout and Attitudes of Treatment Team Members in a State Psychiatric Hospital

Author(s): Caldwell, B.A., Gill, K.J., Fitzgerald, E., Sclafani, M., Grandison, P.
Added October 2012

Cultural transformation and design

Author(s): Hamilton, D.K., & Orr, R.D
Added October 2012

Designing the 21st Century Hospital : Environmental Leadership for Healthier Patients, Facilities, & Communities

Author(s): Guenther, R.F., Vittori, G., Atwood, C.
Added October 2012