An integrated patient journey mapping tool for embedding quality in healthcare service reform
2016
Journal of Decision Systems
Journal Article
Issue sup1
Volume 25
Pages 354-368
Author(s): McCarthy, S., O’Raghallaigh, P., Woodworth, S., Lim, Y. L., Kenny, L. C., Adam, F.
Healthcare facilities have complex processes that require adequate monitoring to provide a satisfying experience to the patient. Having an efficient and compliant process doesn’t necessarily guarantee good overall patient satisfaction.
Added January 2018
Healthcare facility design development in Kuopio University Hospital
2015
Intelligent Buildings International
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 137-147
Author(s): Reijula, J., Kouri, J., Aalto, L., Miettunen, R., Reijula, K.
Added October 2016
Destination Bedside
2012
The Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 42
Pages 256-265
Author(s): Watkins, N., Kennedy, M., Lee, N., O’Neill, M., Peavey, E., DuCharme, M., & Padula, C.
Patient-centered care (PCC) has been at the core of healthcare reform. Improvements and advancements in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), Electronic Health Records and inpatient unit layout have been some means that aim to achieve PCC. Also key to PCC is the alleviation of medical errors, which HIT and related technology can help achieve.
Added January 2016
Fable Hospital 2.0: The Business Case for Building Better Health Care Facilities
2011
Hastings Center Report
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 41
Pages 13-23
Author(s): Sadler, B. L., Berry, L., Guenther, R., Hamilton, D. K., Hessler, F., Merritt, C., Parker, D.
The Fable Hospital, an imaginary facility with the best design innovations, was proposed in 2004, and the authors indicate that many healthcare systems have consequently adapted the principles in the building of their hospitals.
Added April 2015
Residential Healthcare Facilities 2014 Guidelines Revision Project: Culture Change
Author(s):
Added October 2012