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An epidemiological study assessing the relative importance of airborne and direct contact transmission of microorganisms in a medical intensive care unit

Author(s): Bauer, T. M., Ofner, E., Just, H. M., Just, H., Daschner, F. D.
Added September 2014

Physical Design, Social Climate, and Staff Turnover in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Author(s): Brennan, P. L., Moos, R. H.
High staff turnover in skilled nursing facilities increases workloads, recruitment, hiring, and training as well as negatively impacts morale, social relationships, and quality of care. Examining the overall work context of nursing homes—including their physical design features and social climate—could help to better understand and improve employee retention.
Key Point Summary
Added April 2014

Outpatient pharmacy redesign to improve work flow, waiting time, and patient satisfaction

Author(s): Pierce, R., Rogers, E., Sharp, M., M. Musulin, M.
The open pharmacy approach tested increased the efficiency of the pharmacy operation, reduced patient waiting time, and increased patient and pharmacist satisfaction with their experiences at the pharmacy.
Key Point Summary
Added February 2014

Postsurgical recovery care : spatial organization and social relationships

Author(s): Stegenga, P.W.
Added October 2012

The costs of confusion: Non-monetary and monetary costs of the Emory University Hospital wayfinding system.

Author(s): Zimring, C.
Added October 2012

Ergonomic and human factors affecting anesthetic vigilance and monitoring performance in the operating room environment

Author(s): Weinger, M.B., Englund, C.E.
Added October 2012

Therapeutic play and the hospitalized child

Author(s): Vessey, J., Mahon, M.
Added October 2012

Design issues in the NICU: thermal effects of windows

Author(s): Thomas, K.A.
Added October 2012

Cardiovascular responses to family visits in coronary care unit patients

Author(s): Simpson, T., Shaver, J.
Added October 2012

Finding the Building in Wayfinding

Author(s): Peponis, J., Zimring, C., Choi, Y.K.
Added October 2012

A pediatric chronic illness transition unit

Author(s): Merkens, M.
Added October 2012

Aspergillus endocarditis after open heart surgery: an epidemiological investigation.

Author(s): Mehta, G.
Added October 2012

The healing environment of the future

Author(s): McKahan, D.C.
Added October 2012

Operating room noise

Author(s): Lewis, P., Staniland, J., Cuppage, A., Davies, J.M.
Added October 2012

Medication prescribing errors in a teaching hospital

Author(s): Lesar, T.S., Briceland, L.L., Delcoure, K., Parmalee, J.C., Masta-Gornic, V., Pohl, H.
Added October 2012

Noise pollution in the operating theatre

Author(s): Hodge, B., Thompson, J.F.
Added October 2012

Frequency and duration of handwashing in an intensive care unit

Author(s): Graham, M.
Added October 2012

Promoting patient involvement: Educational, organizational, and environmental strategies

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

How the environment affects turnover

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

Increasing ICU Staff Handwashing: Effects of Education and Group Feedback

Author(s): Dubbert, P.M., Dolce, J., Richter, W., Miller, M., Chapman, S.W.
Added October 2012