Emergency department observation units: A clinical and financial benefit for hospitals
2011
Health Care Management Review
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 36
Pages 28-37
Author(s): Baugh, C.W., Venkatesh, A. K., Bohan, J. S.
This article presents a review of literature to make a clinical and business case for establishing EDOUs. The literature was found to indicate that EDOU care contributes to more effective clinical decision-making and the generation of higher revenue than the same patients would if admitted and then discharged.
Added March 2015
Emergency Department Operational Metrics, Measures and Definitions: Results of the Second Performance Measures and Benchmarking Summit
2011
Annals of Emergency Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 58
Pages 33-40
Author(s): Welch, Shari J., Asplin, B. R., Stone-Griffith, S., Davidson, S. J., Augustine, J., Schuur, J.
Added March 2015
Infection acquisition following intensive care unit room privatization
2011
Archives of Internal Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 171
Pages 32-38
Author(s): Teltsch, D. Y., Hanley, J., Loo, V., Goldberg, P., Gursahaney, A., Buckeridge, D. L.
The authors state that healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect about 30% of patients in intensive care units (ICUs), subsequently affecting patient outcomes. Although single-patient rooms are recommended by the Facilities Guidelines Institute, the American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the authors indicate that studies on the effect of the single-bed room on rates of infection have been inconclusive.
Added February 2015
Developing a multi-systemic fall prevention model, incorporating the physical environment, the care process and technology: A systematic review
2011
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 67
Pages 2501-24
Author(s): Choi, Y.-S., Lawler, E., Boenecke, C. A., Ponatoski, E. R., Zimring, C. M.
Falls are the most frequently reported negative events in hospitals in the United States and other countries, and about one-third of them result in injury of some type. Injury from falls can result in increased hospital stays, increased costs and litigation, among other problems. The authors reviewed the literature on falls, fall injuries, fall risk factors, and interventions to better understand the effectiveness of different methods for fall prevention in hospital settings.
Added December 2014
Design of cardiovascular operating rooms for tomorrow's technology and clinical practice — Part one
2011
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 121-128
Author(s): Rostenberg, B., Barach, P. R.
Added December 2014
Decline in incidence of Clostridium difficile infection after relocation to a new hospital building with single rooms
2011
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 79
Pages 93-94
Author(s): Heddema, E. R., van Benthem, B. H. B.
The authors report that the most common risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) are age (≥65 years), comorbidities, and the use of antibiotics. They point out that it is a challenge to control the risk factors and that preventive measures have not been particularly helpful.
Added November 2014
It’s the Writing on the Wall: Whiteboards Improve Inpatient Satisfaction With Provider Communication
2011
American Journal of Medical Quality
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages 127-131
Author(s): Singh, S., Fletcher, K. E., Pandl, G. J., Schapira, M. M., Nattinger, A. B., Biblo, L. A., Whittle, J.
Communication in hospitals between caregivers and patients is important for patient satisfaction. Inpatients frequently say they are not well informed and report their dissatisfaction.
Added November 2014
Predictors of Hand Hygiene in the Emergency Department
2011
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 32
Pages 1120-1123
Author(s): Venkatesh, A. J., Pallin, D. J., Kayden, S., Schuur, J.
Added November 2014
Does proper design of an intensive care unit affect compliance with isolation practices?
2011
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 34
Pages 36-45
Author(s): Rodriguez, M., Ford, D., Adams, S.
This article tackles these questions, as well as looks at the importance of end-user input to renovation and construction healthcare projects.
Added November 2014
Link between patients' perceptions of their acute care hospital experience and institutions' injurious fall rates
2011
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages 151-60
Author(s): Tzeng, H. M., Hu, H. M., Yin, C. Y., Johnson, D.
Added September 2014
The role played by contaminated surfaces in the transmission of nosocomial pathogens
2011
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 32
Pages 687-99
Author(s): Otter, J. A., Yezli, S., French, G. L.
Added September 2014
Finding a benchmark for monitoring hospital cleanliness
2011
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 77
Pages 25-30
Author(s): Mulvey, D., Redding, P., Robertson, C., Woodall, C., Kingsmore, P., Bedwell, D., Dancer, S. J.
Added September 2014
Factors Associated With Delirium Severity Among Older Persons With Dementia
2011
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 43
Pages 62-69
Author(s): Voyer, P., Richard, S., Doucet, L., Carmichael, P. H.
Added September 2014
Person-Environment Fit and Functioning Among Older Adults in a Long-Term Care Setting
2011
Geriatric Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 32
Pages 368-378
Author(s): Pomeroy, S. H., Scherer, Y., Runkawatt, V., Iamsumang, W., Lindemann, J., Resnick, B.
Research conducted in different nursing homes (NHs) shows that the main focus of care in nursing homes is to meet the physical and medical care needs of residents with emphasis on basic care such as bathing, dressing, medication administration, nutrition, providing wound care, and other types of medically driven procedures, not on maximizing the function and time spent in physical activity.
Added September 2014
Community-Based Versus Institutional Supportive Housing: Perceived Quality of Care, Quality of Life, Emotional Well-Being, and Social Interaction
2011
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 30
Pages 275-303
Author(s): Robison, J., Shugrue, N., Reed, I., Thompson, N., Smith, P., Gruman, C.
Numerous options for residential supportive housing are available for people who need long-term care. Some options are categorized as institutional while others are designated community-based; the movement to rebalance the long-term care system emphasizes the latter category. This study examines the experiences of 150 residents of two types of community-based supportive housing-assisted living (...
Added September 2014
Influences of Physical Environment on Corridor Walking Among Assisted Living Residents: Findings From Focus Group Discussions
2011
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 30
Pages 463-484
Author(s): Lu, Z., Rodiek, S. D., Shepley, M. M., Duffy, M.
Added September 2014
Triangulating the extrinsic risk factors for inpatient falls from the fall incident reports and nurse's and patient's perspectives
2011
Applied Nursing Research
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 24
Pages 161-70
Author(s): Tzeng, H. M.
The safety of patients in hospitals is paramount during their treatment period. Accidental falls account for the most dangerous of reported incidents for a number of reasons.
Added September 2014
Effect of visual art on patient anxiety and agitation in a mental health facility and implications for the business case
2011
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 18
Pages 386-93
Author(s): Nanda, U., Eisen, S., Zadeh, R. S., Owen, D.
Previous research suggests that even small interior design changes can have positive effects on patients receiving treatment in a variety of healthcare environments. Many of these studies examine patient populations that were moved to completely renovated facilities that featured a multitude of new designs and installations, making it difficult to understand how each individual design change affects the patients.
Added September 2014
An Evaluation of Operating Room Safety and Efficiency: Pilot Utilization of a Structured Focus Group Format and Three-Dimensional Video Mock-Up To Inform Design Decision Making
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 6-22
Author(s): Watkins, N., Kobelja, M., Peavey, E., Thomas, S., Lyon, J.
While surgical and interventional procedures are the most profitable services within the hospital, the cost of building and maintaining an OR can quickly reduce the profitability of running an OR. Due to this precarious balance of revenue and cost, the planning and design of an OR should look to reduce injury to staff and prevent unnecessary costs, while increasing operational efficiencies.
Added September 2014
A Comparison of Parent Satisfaction in an Open-Bay and Single-Family Room Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 4
Pages 110-123
Author(s): Stevens, D. C., Helseth, C. C., Khan, M. A., Munson, D. P., Reid, E. J.
Added September 2014
