CMS Changes in Reimbursement for HAIs
2010-5
Medical care
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 48
Pages 433-439
Author(s): Stone, P. W., Glied, S. A., McNair, P. D., Matthes, N., Cohen, B., Landers, T. F., Larson, E. L.
Added March 2015
Medicare’s Policy Not To Pay For Treating Hospital-Acquired Conditions: The Impact
2009
Health Affairs
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 28
Pages 1485-1493
Author(s): McNair, P. D., Luft, H. S., Bindman, A. B.
Added March 2015
Medicare Readmission Rates Showed Meaningful Decline in 2012
2013
Medicare & Medicaid Research Review
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages E1-E12
Author(s): Gerhardt, G., Yemane, A., Hickman, P., Oelschlaeger, A., Rollins, E., Brennan, N.
Added February 2015
Including patients, staff and visitors in the design of the psychiatric milieu
2013
Facilities
Journal Article
Issue 9/10
Volume 31
Pages 379-390
Author(s): Perkins, N. H.
Most research addressing environmental design for healthcare facilities focuses on expert-determined and expert-driven outcomes. Little attention has been given to the perspectives offered by those who are ultimately using the facilities, namely the patients, staff, and visitors. Participatory design and planning (PDP) is a method that takes these non-expert opinions into consideration while operating under three assumptions. First, healthcare facilities are complex environments that require a team of people who can understand and maintain structured information necessary for optimum design.
Added December 2014
Linking Programming, Design and Post Occupancy Evaluation: A Primary Care Clinic Case Study
Author(s): Battisto, D., Franqui, D.
Added December 2014
Design of cardiovascular operating rooms for tomorrow's technology and clinical practice — Part 2
2012
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 33
Pages 57-65
Author(s): Rostenberg, B., Barach, P. R.
Added December 2014
When infrastructure transition and work practice redesign collide
2014
Journal of Organizational Change Management
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 27
Pages 955-972
Author(s): Tucker, D. A., Hendy, J., Barlow, J.
Added December 2014
Use of Pressure-Redistributing Support Surfaces Among Elderly Hip Fracture Patients Across the Continuum of Care: Adherence to Pressure Ulcer Prevention Guidelines
2010
The Gerontologist
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 50
Pages 253-262
Author(s): Baumgarten, M., Margolis, D., Orwig, D., Hawkes, W., Rich, S., Langenberg, P., Shardell, M., Palmer, M. H., McArdle, P., Sterling, R., Jones, P. S., Magaziner, J.
Added December 2014
Caring or uncaring – meanings of being in an oncology environment
2006
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 55
Pages 188-197
Author(s): Edvardsson, D., Sandman, P. O., Rasmussen, B.
The idea that the physical environment impacts health and well-being has been explored throughout history. In modern contexts, studies have been conducted to show how hospital design features such as art and views of natural scenery can positively influence patient experience, and how environmental variables such as sound, architecture, and color can affect different biomedical responses in...
Added November 2014
Low Frequency of Fires From Alcohol‐Based Hand Rub Dispensers in Healthcare Facilities •
2003
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 24
Pages 618-619
Author(s): Boyce, J. M., Pearson, M. L.
Added November 2014
Taking ergonomics to the bedside – A multi-disciplinary approach to designing safer healthcare
2014
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 45
Pages 629-638
Author(s): Norris, B., West, J., Anderson, O., Davey, G., Brodie, A.
Added November 2014
Impact of hospital space standardization on patient health and safety
2012
Architectural Engineering and Design Management
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 49-61
Author(s): Price, A. D. F., Lu, J.
Added November 2014
A conceptual model for the design process of interventions in healthcare buildings: a method to improve design
2012
Architectural Engineering and Design Management
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 9
Pages 95-109
Author(s): Caixeta, M. C., Fabricio, M. M.
Added November 2014
The effects of physical environments in medical wards on medication communication processes affecting patient safety
2014
Health & Place
Journal Article
Author(s): Liu, W., Manias, E., Gerdtz, M.
The physical environment of a hospital has a wide range of effects on the quality of care administered to patients. In the context of medication distribution, seamless communication among healthcare professionals of different backgrounds is imperative, and in many cases the physical environment itself can have positive or negative effects on this complex process.
Added November 2014
Return on investment of a LEED platinum hospital: the influence of healthcare facility environments on healthcare employees and organizational effectiveness
2014
Journal of Hospital Administration
Journal Article
Author(s): Harris, D. D.
The author mentions that there is increasing evidence that indicates the connection between facility design and staff satisfaction. In comparison, there are few rigorous studies that examine the impact of sustainable building design and outcomes pertaining to patients, staff, and organizational goals.
Added November 2014
A controlled evaluation of comprehensive geriatric assessment in the emergency department: the ‘Emergency Frailty Unit’
2013
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Author(s): Conroy, S. P., Ansari, K., Williams, M., Laithwaite, E., Teasdale, B., Dawson, J., Mason, S., Banerjee, J.
Referring to data from emergency departments (EDs) in England, the authors infer that as the number of elderly grow, so does their number attending emergency departments. The data also shows that almost 62% of seniors (80 years and over) visiting EDs in England are transferred to hospitals for further treatment. Literature indicates that such transfers result in increased use of resources, higher risk of adverse events, longer stays, and higher rates of readmission and use of long-term facilities.
Added November 2014
Developing interior design briefs for health-care and well-being centres through public participation
2014
Architectural Engineering and Design Management
Journal Article
Author(s): Payne, S. R., Mackrill, J., Cain, R., Strelitz, J., Gate, L.
Added November 2014
Accuracy of a radiofrequency identification (RFID) badge system to monitor hand hygiene behavior during routine clinical activities
2014
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 42
Pages 144-147
Author(s): Pineles, L. L., Morgan, D. J., Limper, H. M., Weber, S. G., Thom, K. A., Perencevich, E. N., Harris, A. D., Landon, E.
Added November 2014
Functional recovery of a resilient hospital type
2014
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 42
Pages 657-684
Author(s): Short, C. A., Noakes, C. J., Gilkeson, C. A., Fair, A.
Added November 2014
Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Flexibility
2011
California HealthCare Foundation
Report
Author(s): Taylor, E., Joseph, A., Keller, A., Quan, X.
Added October 2014
