Does patient-centered design guarantee patient safety?: Using human factors engineering to find a balance between provider and patient needs
2005
Journal of Patient Safety
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 1
Pages 145-153
Author(s): France, D. J., Throop, P., Walczyk, B., Allen, L., Parekh, A. D., Parsons, A., Rickard, D., Deshpande, J. K.
According to the authors, “human factors engineering is the study of human beings and their interaction with products, environment, and equipment”, and that over the years it has evolved from systems- centered to user-centered to socially-centered care.
Added December 2014
Legionnaires' Disease in Long-Term Care Facilities: Overview and Proposed Solutions
2005
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 53
Pages 875-880
Author(s): Seenivasan, M. H., Yu, V. L., Muder, R. R.
Legionnaires’ disease is a notable problem in acute care settings. Legionnaires’ disease has been shown to be an important cause of community- and hospital-acquired pneumonia. In hospitals with Legionella colonization of the water systems, hospital-acquired legionellosis is frequently endemic, accounting for 10% to 40% of hospital-acquired pneumonias. Legionnaires’ disease also accounts for 2% to 15% of community-acquired pneumonia. In contrast, the incidence of Legionnaires’ disease in long-term care residents is not clearly delineated.
Added July 2014
Intra-unit patient transports: time, motion, and cost impact on hospital efficiency
2005
Nursing Economic$
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 23
Pages 157-164
Author(s): Hendrich, A. L., Lee, N.
Transferring patients can be stressful and confusing for patients and their families. In addition, risks to the patient increase during transfers. Thus, many healthcare facilities are trying to reduce patient transfers by providing more flexible patient rooms.
Added May 2014
Effectiveness of overhead lifting devices in reducing the risk of injury to care staff in extended care facilities
2005
Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 48
Pages 187-199
Author(s): Engst, C., Chhokar, R. , Miller, A., Tate, R. B., Yassi, A.
Healthcare facilities often install mechanical lifts to help staff avoid injuries from patient handling. However, some mechanical lifts require more time and space and are not always as comfortable, safe, and secure as manual patient handling. Few studies have used a prospective controlled design to evaluate the effectiveness of ceiling lifts in reducing risk of musculoskeletal injury to care staff; increasing staff satisfaction; and assessing preferred methods of lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents.
Added April 2014
Effects of different interior decorations in the seclusion area of a psychiatric acute ward
2005
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 59
Pages 19-24
Author(s): Vaaler, A.E., Morken, G., Linaker, O.M.
Seclusion, or containment of a patient in an enclosed area, is a common practice in psychiatric acute wards. Traditionally such areas have been used for the dual purpose of meeting the safety and containment needs of behaviorally disturbed patients, and obtaining a decrease in sensory and emotional input (based on the belief that external stimuli would cause patients to suffer excessive mental anxiety). The design and furnishings of the seclusion area are influenced by this need to reduce external stimuli and maintain safety. They are typically sparsely furnished minimizing risk of any physical harm.
Added October 2012
Occupational health and safety guidelines of BC
Issue January
Volume 2008
Author(s): OHS
Added October 2012
Development and validation of a safety audit for pediatric health care facilities: First steps toward making the hospital a safer place for children
Author(s): Warda, L.
Added October 2012
Home care versus hospital care of patients with hematological malignancies and chemotherapy-induced cytopenia
2005
Annals of Oncology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 195-205
Author(s): van Tiel, F.H., Harbers, M.M., Kessels, A.G., Schouten, H.C.
Added October 2012
The Introduction of Computerized Physician Order Entry and Change Management in a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital
2005
Pediatrics
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 116
Pages e634-e642
Author(s): Upperman, J., Staley, P., Friend, K., Benes, J., Dailey, J., Neches, W., Wiener, E.
Added October 2012
Design with dignity
2005
Hospitals & Health Networks / AHA
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 79
Pages 48
Author(s): Thrall, T.H.
Added October 2012
Light Therapy for Seasonal and Nonseasonal Depression: Efficacy, Protocol, Safety, and Side Effects
2005
Cns Spectrums
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 10
Pages 647-+
Author(s): Terman, M., Terman, J.S.
Added October 2012
Enhancing patient safety in a healing environment
2005
Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 9p
Author(s): Seifert, P.C., Hickman, D.S.
Added October 2012
Safety in the Pediatric ICU: THe Key to Quality Outcomes
2005
Critical Care Nurisng Clinics of North America
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 17
Pages 431-440
Author(s): Rice, B.A., Nelson, C.
Added October 2012
Design in Psychiatric Intensive Care Units: Problems and issues
2005
Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 1
Pages 70-76
Author(s): Pereira, S.M., Chaudhry, K., Pietromartire, S., Dale, C., Halliwell, J.
Added October 2012
Creating a patient-safe environment in a perioperative setting
2005
AORN Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 81
Pages 168
Author(s): Karanfil, L., Bahner, J., Most, R.
Added October 2012
Brominated flame retardants
2005
Health Care Without Harm
Journal Article
Author(s): Janssen
Added October 2012
Working Conditions That Support Patient Safety
2005
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 20
Pages 289-92
Author(s): Hughes, R.G., Clancy, C.M.
Added October 2012
Can electronic medical record systems transform health care? Potential health benefits, savings, and costs
2005
Health Affairs
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 24
Pages 1103-1117
Author(s): Hillestad, Bigelow, Bower, Girosi, Meili, Scoville, Taylor
Added October 2012
Report of the National Consensus Conference on Family Presence During Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Procedures
2005
Pediatric Emergency Care
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 21
Pages 787-791
Author(s): Henderson, D.P., Knapp, J.F.
Added October 2012
Healthier hospitals?
2005
Nursing Management
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 36
Pages 34-44
Author(s): Fontaine, D.K., Gerardi, D.
Added October 2012
