Copper Surfaces Reduce the Rate of Healthcare-Acquired Infections in the Intensive Care Unit
2013
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 05
Volume 34
Pages 479-486
Author(s): Salgado, C. D., Sepkowitz, K. A., John, J. F., Cantey, J. R., Attaway, H. H., Freeman, K. D., Sharpe, P. A., Michels, H. T., Schmidt, M. G.
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) have been known to substantially increase patient morbidity and mortality, while also creating considerable financial burdens on patients and healthcare providers. Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) are at higher risk for HAI due to the nature of the ICU environment. Metallic copper surfaces have been known to substantially reduce bacterial concentrations; however, the clinical efficacy of these surfaces in ICUs has not been previously measured.
Added October 2016
Cost–utility analysis of a shock-absorbing floor intervention to prevent injuries from falls in hospital wards for older people
2013
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 42
Pages 641-645
Author(s): Latimer, N., Dixon, S., Drahota, A. K., Severs, M.
Added June 2016
Designing a “Think-Along Dwelling” for People with Dementia: A Co-Creation Project Between Health Care and the Building Services Sector
2013
Journal of Housing for the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 27
Pages 299-332
Author(s): Van Hoof, J., Blom, M. M., Post, H. N. A., & Bastein, W. L
Many of the elderly prefer to age-in-place. However, if one of the elderly developments dementia, particular challenges may be posed when designing, constructing, or retrofitting an existing home environment. In the Netherlands about two-thirds of the people with dementia live at home. This is the setting for this study.
Added January 2016
Specialized Design for Dementia
2013
Perspectives in Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 133
Pages 151-158
Author(s): Habell, M.
Designing for people with dementia is a major need in elderly care buildings. However, it is difficult to design for this population, as the parameters of dementia itself are often vague. The author also notes that the registration requirements in the UK for a care home make no distinction between the type of dementia or the severity of the dementia.
Added January 2016
Computer Aided Lighting Requirement Analysis and Design for a Better Health Care Facility
2013
International Journal of Computer Applications
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 78
Pages 12-18
Author(s): Tanuja, S. & Shailesh, K.R.
This project pertains to assessing the lighting requirements of a super specialty/teaching hospital and generating lighting solutions that are also energy efficient for some of the key spaces in the facility.
Added January 2016
Pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of flooring to reduce injuries from falls in wards for older people.
2013
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 42
Pages 633-640
Author(s): Drahota, A. K., Ward, D., Udell, J. E., Soilemezi, D., Ogollah, R., Higgins, B., Dean, T. P., Severs, M.
Inpatient falls are a major issue for hospitals and are associated with mortality, morbidity and financial costs. Falls are particularly prevalent in elderly care environments, where patients have more risk factors for both falls and injury. With an aging society, this is an issue of increasing concern.
Added November 2014
Daily Disinfection of High-Touch Surfaces in Isolation Rooms to Reduce Contamination of Healthcare Workers’ Hands
2013
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 33
Pages 1039-1042
Author(s): Kundrapu, S., Sunkesula, V., Jury, L. A., Sitzlar, B. M., Donskey, C. J.
Added November 2014
Factors influencing evaluation of patient areas, work spaces, and staff areas by healthcare professionals
2013
Indoor and Built Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Sadatsafavi, H., Walewski, J., Shepley, M. M.
One important element of high-quality healthcare delivery is a motivated and satisfied staff. Healthcare executives should regularly examine the factors that influence clinicians’ perceptions of satisfaction and quality so that necessary changes can be addressed.
Added November 2014
Rapid Hospital Room Decontamination Using Ultraviolet (UV) Light with a Nanostructured UV-Reflective Wall Coating
2013
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 34
Pages 527-529
Author(s): Rutala, W. A., Gergen, M. F., Tande, B. M., Weber, D. J.
Added November 2014
Disinfectants used for environmental disinfection and new room decontamination technology
2013
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 41
Pages S36-S41
Author(s): Rutala, W. A., Weber, D. J.
Added November 2014
P025: Norovirus inactivation on antimicrobial touch surfaces
Author(s): Keevil, B., Warnes, S.
Added November 2014
The Role of Flooring as a Design Element Affecting Patient and Healthcare Worker Safety
2013
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 6
Pages 95-119
Author(s): Harris, D. D., Detke, L. A.
Added September 2014
Contact with Outdoor Greenery Can Support Competence Among People with Dementia
2013
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 3-4
Volume 21
Pages 229-248
Author(s): Rappe, E., Topo, P.
Added September 2014
Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Transformed Nursing Home: The First Four Green House Settings
2013
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 23
Pages 304-334
Author(s): Cutler, L. J., Kane, R. A.
To study how well the physical environments of four Green Houses® served the residents, staff, and visitors and to develop recommendations for similar small-house nursing home projects. Longitudinal post-occupancy evaluation of four houses using mixed-methods, including behavioral mapping, checklist ratings of individual bedrooms and bathrooms, place-centered time scans, environmental tracers,...
Added September 2014
Life Safety Code Comparison
2013
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Crowley, M. A., Harper, J. E.
Added May 2014