Intra-unit patient transports: time, motion, and cost impact on hospital efficiency
2005
Nursing Economic$
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 23
Pages 157-164
Author(s): Hendrich, A. L., Lee, N.
Transferring patients can be stressful and confusing for patients and their families. In addition, risks to the patient increase during transfers. Thus, many healthcare facilities are trying to reduce patient transfers by providing more flexible patient rooms.
Added May 2014
Effectiveness of overhead lifting devices in reducing the risk of injury to care staff in extended care facilities
2005
Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 48
Pages 187-199
Author(s): Engst, C., Chhokar, R. , Miller, A., Tate, R. B., Yassi, A.
Healthcare facilities often install mechanical lifts to help staff avoid injuries from patient handling. However, some mechanical lifts require more time and space and are not always as comfortable, safe, and secure as manual patient handling. Few studies have used a prospective controlled design to evaluate the effectiveness of ceiling lifts in reducing risk of musculoskeletal injury to care staff; increasing staff satisfaction; and assessing preferred methods of lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents.
Added April 2014
The Introduction of Computerized Physician Order Entry and Change Management in a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital
2005
Pediatrics
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 116
Pages e634-e642
Author(s): Upperman, J., Staley, P., Friend, K., Benes, J., Dailey, J., Neches, W., Wiener, E.
Added October 2012
Creating a patient-safe environment in a perioperative setting
2005
AORN Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 81
Pages 168
Author(s): Karanfil, L., Bahner, J., Most, R.
Added October 2012
Healthier hospitals?
2005
Nursing Management
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 36
Pages 34-44
Author(s): Fontaine, D.K., Gerardi, D.
Added October 2012
