Implementation of a front-end split-flow model to promote performance in an urban academic emergency department
2016
The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 42
Pages 271-280
Author(s): Wiler, J. L., Ozkaynak, M., Bookman, K., Koehler, A., Leeret, R., Chua-Tuan, J., Ginde, A. A., Zane, R.
Added July 2019
Well-Being and Safety among Inpatient Psychiatric Staff: The Impact of Conflict, Assault, and Stress Reactivity
2016
Administration and policy in mental health
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 43
Pages 703-716
Author(s): Kelly, E. L., Fenwick, K., Brekke, J. S., Novaco, R. W.
Added August 2018
Integrated Framework for Patient Safety and Energy Efficiency in Healthcare Facilities Retrofit Projects
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 9
Pages 68-85
Author(s): Mohammadpour, A., Anumba, C. J., Messner, J. I.
Added August 2018
Healing environments: What design factors really matter according to patients? An exploratory analysis
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 10
Pages 87-105
Author(s): Schreuder, E., Lebesque, L., Bottenheft, C.
Six themes that may contribute to healing environments: spatial comfort, safety and security, autonomy, sensory comfort, privacy, and social comfort were identified from the literature. This Netherlands-based study evaluated how the six themes and associated design characteristics could be prioritized to maximize well-being. Each theme was described.
Added August 2018
Radiation Safety in Designing of Health Care Facilities
2016
International Journal of Applied Engineering Research
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 11
Pages 1649-1652
Author(s): Telichenko, V., Dorogan, I.
Added November 2017
The relationship between the quality of the built environment and the quality of life of people with dementia in residential care
2016
Dementia
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 15
Pages 663-680
Author(s): Fleming, R., Goodenough, B., Low, L.-F., Chenoweth, L., Brodaty, H.
Over the last 35 years there have been studies pertaining to the benefits of facilities designed for people with dementia. In recent years literature has also indicated that quality of life (QoL) is related to different levels of cognitive functioning and activities of dementia patients in care homes. The authors, however, indicate that these studies were inadequate in providing a clear picture...
Added October 2017
Exploring staff perceptions on the role of physical environment in dementia care setting
2016
Dementia
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 15
Pages 743-755
Author(s): Lee, S. Y., Chaudhury, H., Hung, L.
Person-centered care is spreading into environments for the elderly population, particularly those with dementia. It is a philosophy of care recognizing that each person has an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate in their environment (Alzheimer Society of Canada, 2011; Brooker & Surr, 2005). Recently, attention in the literature has been paid to studying the impact the built...
Added October 2017
Suicide risk and absconding in psychiatric hospitals with and without open door policies: A 15 year, observational study
2016
The Lancet Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 3
Pages 842-849
Author(s): Huber, C. G., Schneeberger, A. R., Kowalinski, E., Fröhlich, D., von Felten, S., Walter, M., Zinkler, M., Beine, K., Heinz, A., Borgwardt, S., Lang, U. E.
Suicides and absconding by inpatients are both situations that present serious challenges for medical institutions. For this reason, many psychiatric wards use permanently locked doors to help promote patient safety.
Added June 2017
Towards Healing Environment for the Inpatient Unit in Psychiatric Hospital
Author(s): Ramadan, M. G.
Previous research shows that physical designs within healthcare environments play a key role in promoting patient well-being. The design of a given healthcare facility directly affects the efficiency with which care is delivered, as well as affecting the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of its staff members.
Added June 2017
Reducing hospital noise with sound acoustic panels and diffusion: a controlled study
2016
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 25
Pages 644
Author(s): Farrehi, P. M., Nallamothu, B. K., Navvab, M.
Ambient noise is a well-known source of stress in healthcare environments. Hospitals have employed methods such as shielding patients with closed doors, altering staff behaviors, and moving equipment, but these approaches can disrupt workflows and do not address the realities of sound generation within hospitals.
Added March 2017
Multidisciplinary Testing of Floor Pads on Stability, Energy Absorption, and Ease of Hospital Use for Enhanced Patient Safety
2016
Journal of Patient Safety
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 132-139
Author(s): Crane, B., Goodworth, A., Liquori, M., Ghosh, S., Certo, C., McCafferty, L.
Added December 2016
Separate Medication Preparation Rooms Reduce Interruptions and Medication Errors in the Hospital Setting: A Prospective Observational Study
2016
Journal of Patient Safety
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages e161-e168
Author(s): Huckels-Baumgart, S., Baumgart, A., Buschmann, U., Schüpfer, G., Manser, T.
Errors and interruptions are commonplace during medication preparation procedures in healthcare environments. One study found that one interruption occurred for every 3.2 drugs administered during nurses’ medication rounds.
Added December 2016
Older Adults’ Outdoor Walking: Inequalities in Neighbourhood Safety, Pedestrian Infrastructure and Aesthetics
2016
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 13
Pages 1-24
Author(s): Zandieh, R., Martinez, J., Flacke, J., Jones, P., van Maarseveen, M.
Added December 2016
Light at Night and Measures of Alertness and Performance: Implications for Shift Workers
2016
Biological Research For Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 18
Pages 90-100
Author(s): Figueiro, M. G., Sahin, L., Wood, B., Plitnick, B.
Rotating-shift workers, particularly those working at night, are likely to experience sleepiness, decreased productivity, and impaired safety while on the job. Light at night has been shown to have acute alerting effects, reduce sleepiness, and improve performance. However, light at night can also suppress melatonin and induce circadian disruption, both of which have been linked to increased health risks. Previous studies have shown that long-wavelength (red) light exposure increases objective and subjective measures of alertness at night, without suppressing nocturnal melatonin.
Added November 2016
Key Spatial Factors Influencing the Perceived Privacy in Nursing Units: An Exploration Study With Eight Nursing Units in Hong Kong
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 10
Pages 37-48
Author(s): Lu, Y., Cai, H., Bosch, S. J.
Healthcare designers are faced with a challenging task when trying to balance patient privacy with safety and well-being. While patients typically expect some degree of privacy during their treatment processes, it is also commonly understood that caregivers need appropriate access to them so that proper treatment can be administered.
Added October 2016
Surface Finish Materials: Considerations for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
2016
Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 16
Pages 203-207
Author(s): Harris, D.
In this literature review, it is shown that a growing body of research has been focusing on how surface material finishes within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) can contribute to the operational, clinical, and social aspects of health outcomes.
Added September 2016
Water Safety and Legionella in Health Care: Priorities, Policy, and Practice
2016
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 30
Pages 689-712
Author(s): Gamage, S. D., Ambrose, M., Kralovic, S. M., Roselle, G. A.
Added September 2016
Designing Health Care Facilities to Maximize Productivity and Patient Outcomes
2016
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 38-43
Author(s): Miller, K., Kowalski, R., Arnold, R., Coffey-Zern, S., Monson, S.
Added September 2016
An Assessment of Levels of Safety in Psychiatric Units
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 10
Pages 66-80
Author(s): Bayramzadeh, S.
As mental treatment facilities see increases in the number of patients seeking care, facilities face mounting pressure in their attempts to promote patient well-being and safety. The author suggests that there is a lack of systematic empirical studies that examine how the design of mental healthcare facilities contributes to patient care and safety.
Added September 2016
Security Implications of Physical Design Attributes in the Emergency Department
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 9
Pages 50-63
Author(s): Pati, D., Pati, S., Harvey, T. E.
In this paper, the authors consider “security” a subset of “safety,” and note that security is imperative for providing efficient patient care, especially in emergency departments (EDs). Security is defined as the protection of people and property, while safety is defined as the broader concept of delivering patient care.
Added September 2016
