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Incidents relating to the intra-hospital transfer of critically ill patients

Author(s): Beckmann, U., Gillies, D. M., Berenholtz, S. M., Wu, A. W., Pronovost, P.
Transportation of critically ill patients between hospitals can increase complications. Intrahospital transportation poses many of the same risks. Examining these incidents could uncover ways to improve patient safety during transportation.
Key Point Summary
Added April 2014

Wayfinding in an Unfamiliar Environment: Different Spatial Settings of Two Polyclinics

Author(s): Baskaya, A., Wilson, C., Ozcan, Y. Z.
People in healthcare facilities should be able to find their way easily through the structure. If they can’t, they experience stress. Symmetrical layouts, in which spaces with particular functions, for example waiting areas for a certain clinic, are distinguished in some way from other similar spaces, through the use of a landmark such as a particular color on the walls, are an effective design for a healthcare facility because they support accurate navigation through the building.
Key Point Summary
Added March 2014

Labyrinths Provide Balance & Offer Healing

Author(s): Ferre, R.
Added October 2012

Handwashing in healthcare workers: accessibility of sink location does not improve compliance

Author(s): Whitby, M., McLaws, M.L.
Added October 2012

The Role of Spatial Reference Frames in Architecture - Misalignment Impairs Way-Finding Performance

Author(s): Werner, S., Schindler, L.E.
Added October 2012

Evidence-based hospital design improves health care outcomes: patients, families, and staff can benefit from improved design

Author(s): Rollins, J. A.
Added October 2012

Smart hydronics for the elevator future

Author(s): Thoeny, C.E.
Added October 2012

Horticultural therapy: The 'healing garden' and gardening in rehabilitation measures at Danderyd hospital rehabilitation clinic, Sweden

Author(s): Soderback, I., Soderstrom, M., Schalander, E.
Added October 2012

Active transportation and physical activity: opportunities for collaboration on transportation and public health research

Author(s): Sallis, J.F., Frank, L.D., Saelens, B.E., Kraft, M.K.
Added October 2012

Effects of proprioceptive feedback and environmental characteristics on spatial learning in virtual environments

Author(s): Ruddle, R.A., Peruch, P.
Added October 2012

How nature contributes to mental and physical health

Author(s): Pretty, J.
Added October 2012

Integrating the Environment, the Economy, and Community Health: A Community Health Center's Initiative to Link Health Benefits to Smart Growth

Author(s): McAvoy, P.V. , Driscoll, M. B., Gramling, B.J.
Added October 2012

Finding the Way Inside: Linking Architectural Design Analysis and Cognitive Processes

Author(s): Holscher, C., Meilinger, T., Vrachliotis, G., Brosamle, M., Knauff, M.
Added October 2012

Evaluating the effect of therapeutic gardens

Author(s): Heath, Y.
Added October 2012

Hygiene Highlights – Infection Control During Construction Activities in Healt h Care Facilities

Author(s): Cormack, W.
Added October 2012

Evidence-based design could help quality of care

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Added October 2012

Wandering: safe walking for a challenging purposeful behavior

Author(s): Buchanan, D., Minor, P.
Added October 2012

The Business Case for Better Buildings

Author(s): Berry, L., Parker, D., Coile, R., Hamilton, D.K., O'Neill, D., Sadler, B.
Added October 2012

The interrelatedness of wandering and wayfinding in a community sample of persons with dementia

Author(s): Algase, D.L., Son, G.R., Beattie, E., Song, J.A., Leitsch, S., Yao, L.
Added October 2012

Healing by the Warmth of the Sun: Garden Reveals First View of New Hospital Complex

Author(s): Epstein, E.
Added October 2012