A Recovery-Oriented Care Approach: Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Newly Built Mental Health Facility
2016
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 54
Pages 39–48
Author(s): Ahern, C. C., Bieling, P., McKinnon, M. C., McNeely, H. E., Langstaff, K.
An inpatient mental health hospital was renovated with a newly built environment that incorporated patient-centered, clinically informed designs in an attempt to improve overall safety and quality of care. The new designs were considerably expensive and had extensive design implications for other parts of the hospital outside of the mental health facility.
Added June 2016
Performance Evaluation of 32 LEED Hospitals on Operation Costs
Volume 145
Pages 1234-1241
Author(s): Sadatsafavi, H., Shepley, M. M.
As healthcare needs increase, providers strive to reduce operational costs while simultaneously increasing healthcare facility construction and renovation efforts. At the same time, certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) are examples of the emerging concerns regarding the environmental impact of healthcare facilities. The authors note that the number of studies documenting the benefits of more “green” facilities is limited; however, they hypothesize that upon comparing LEED-certified hospitals with uncertified ones, the LEED facilities will prove to have lower-than-average maintenance costs.
Added June 2016
Building design and performance: A comparative longitudinal assessment of a children's hospital
2014
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Thiel, C. L., Needy, K. L., Ries, R., Hupp, D., Bilec, M. M.
The aesthetics and design of a medical treatment facility can influence energy consumption, staff performance, and patient recovery. Evidence-Based Design (EBD) has been cited in many studies as an effective way to improve healthcare outcomes and hospitals’ performance, but further investigation is needed. This is particularly true at a whole-building level, to reveal the relationship between building design and health, and to observe the performance of newer building designs, especially with regard to green healthcare buildings.
Added November 2014
Radical Redesign of Nursing Homes: Applying the Green House Concept in Tupelo, Mississippi
2006
The Gerontologist
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 46
Pages 533-539
Author(s): Rabig, J., Thomas, W., Kane, R. A., Cutler, L. J., McAlilly, S.
The Green House design should be considered as nursing home resident numbers are growing. Early experiences with the “pod-like” structure show positive effects on residents, families, and staff.
Added September 2014
Perceived hospital environment quality indicators: A study of orthopaedic units
2006
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 26
Pages 321-334
Author(s): Fornara, F., Bonaiuto, M., Bonnes, M.
The field of healthcare design has increasingly recognized the need for building environments that are more ‘‘user-centered,’’ but spatial–physical features have not typically been included in assessment surveys on patient satisfaction.
Added July 2014
Life Safety Code Comparison
2013
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Crowley, M. A., Harper, J. E.
Added May 2014
Enhancing the traditional hospital design process: a focus on patient safety
March 2004
The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Safety
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 30
Pages 115-24
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.
Added April 2014
Designing for Patient Safety: Developing Methods to Integrate Patient Safety Concerns in the Design Process
Author(s): Joseph, A., Taylor, E. M. , Quan, X., Jelen, M.
Added October 2012
Design Evaluation Of Six Primary Care Facilities For The Purpose Of Informing Future Design Decisions
1993
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Min Kantrowitz & Associates
Added October 2012
Influences of building design and site design on physical activity - Research and intervention opportunities
2005
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 28
Pages 186-193
Author(s): Zimring, C., Joseph, A., Nicoll, G.L., Tsepas, S.
Added October 2012
Impact of building configuration on air quality in street canyon
2005
Atmospheric Environment
Journal Article
Issue 25
Volume 39
Pages 4519-4530
Author(s): Xie, X., Huang, Z., Wang, J.
Added October 2012
Dimensions of person-window transactions in the hospital environment
1986
Environment & Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 18
Pages 450-466
Author(s): Verderber, S.
Added October 2012
Current State of the Science: Health Effects and Indoor Environmental Quality
2007
Environmental Health Perspectives
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 115
Pages 958-964
Author(s): Mitchell, C.S., Zhang, J., Sigsgaard, T., Jantunen, M., Lioy, P.J., Samson, R., Karol, M.H.
Added October 2012
Greening Healthcare: 21st Century and Beyond
2008
Frontiers of Health Services Management
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 37
Author(s): Hall, A.G.
Added October 2012
Protecting the patient and the environment- new aspects and challenges in hospital infection control
1997
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 36
Pages 7-15
Author(s): Daschner, F., Dettenkofer, M.
Added October 2012
The healing environment in our communities and healthcare settings: research excellence into practice
2005
Clinical Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 296-8
Author(s): Craft, N.
Added October 2012
Health, Environment and Sustainable Development: Identifying Links and Indicators to Promote Action
1999
Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 656-660
Author(s): Corvalan, C.F., Kjellstrom, T., Smith, K.R.
Added October 2012
Environmental leadership for healthier patients and facilities
2006
Center for Healthdesign Publication
Journal Article
Author(s): Cohen, G., Vittori, Atwood, Rossi, Lent, Brannen, Harvie, Schettler
Added October 2012
Infection control considerations during construction activities: Land excavation and demolition
2001
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 29
Pages 321-328
Author(s): Cheng, S.M., Streifel, A.J.
Added October 2012
Standard principles for preventing and controlling infection
2006
Nursing Standard
Journal Article
Issue 23
Volume 20
Pages 57
Author(s): Chalmers, C., Straub, M.
Added October 2012