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The Knowledge Repository is a complete, user-friendly database of healthcare design research references that continues to grow with the latest peer-reviewed publications. Start with our Knowledge Repository for all of your searches for articles and research citations on healthcare design topics. Access full texts through the source link, read key point summaries, or watch slidecasts. Expand your search and find project briefs, interviews, and other relevant resources by visiting our Insights & Solutions page.

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The Effect of Operating Room Size on Orthopaedic Surgical Site Infection Rates

Author(s): Tantillo, Tyler, Petrone, Brandon, Stapleton, Erik, Frane, Nicholas, Matai, Prashant, Lutsky, Larry, Schilling, Mary, Armellino, Donna, Katsigiorgis, Gus, Bitterman, Adam
Added October 2023

An investigation of performance gaps in the design of UK healthcare facilities

Author(s): Bouazza, T., Greenwood, D., Scott, L., Neilson, C. J.
Added April 2021

The importance of several room acoustic descriptors in operation rooms

Author(s): Beldam, M.-B.
Added October 2019

Demolition activities in a healthcare facility: Results from a fungal surveillance after extraordinary preventive measures

Author(s): Troiano, G., Sacco, C., Donato, R., Pini, G., Niccolini, F., Nante, N.
Added September 2019

The Business Case for Building Better Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Author(s): Shepley, M., Smith, J.A., Sadler, B.L. & White, R.D.
There is increasing evidence that the physical environment of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has a tangible effect on the vulnerable infants who spend the first crucial weeks or months of their life there.
Key Point Summary
Added January 2016

Efforts To Improve Patient Safety Result in 1.3 Million Fewer Patient Harms

Author(s): AHRQ
Added March 2015

ACA cuts remain top pain point for hospitals, according to Premier survey - Premier, Inc.

Author(s): Premier Inc.
Added March 2015

Enhancing the traditional hospital design process: a focus on patient safety

Author(s): Reiling, J.G., Knutzen, B.L., Wallen, T.K., McCullough, S. , Miller, R., Chernos, S.
The current study is an overview of innovative system engineering and patient safety factors, named as the Synergy model that a hospital system utilized to design their new facility.
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Added April 2014

National Center for Patient Safety - Root Cause Analysis Tools. Patient Safety

Author(s): US Department of Veterans Affairs
Added October 2012

The Basics of Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis

Author(s): VA National Center for Patient Safety
Added October 2012

Improving the Quality of Care in Hospitals to Reduce Hospital Acquired Infections

Author(s): Koll, B.
Added October 2012

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Author(s): Hammett, P.
Added October 2012

Eliminating Hospital Acquired Infections: Is It Possible? Is It Sustainable? Is It Worth It?

Author(s): Shannon, R.P.
Added October 2012

Your ticket to patient safety repair faulty systems

Author(s): Spath, P.L.
Added October 2012

Natural Ventilation in Buildings Case Studies and Design Guide

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