A Framework for Genetic Algorithm Application in Hospital Facility Layout Design
2012
IUP Journal of Operations Management
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 11
Pages 16
Author(s): Ibrahim, A.
Added June 2016
Operational Scenarios Simulation to Support Building Design: A Hospital Design Case Study
2014
Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems
Book Section
Author(s): Simeone, D., Toldo, I., Cursi, S.
Added June 2016
A Recovery-Oriented Care Approach: Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Newly Built Mental Health Facility
2016
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 54
Pages 39–48
Author(s): Ahern, C. C., Bieling, P., McKinnon, M. C., McNeely, H. E., Langstaff, K.
An inpatient mental health hospital was renovated with a newly built environment that incorporated patient-centered, clinically informed designs in an attempt to improve overall safety and quality of care. The new designs were considerably expensive and had extensive design implications for other parts of the hospital outside of the mental health facility.
Added June 2016
Exploring the effect of space and place on response to exercise therapy for knee and hip pain—a protocol for a double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial: the CONEX trial
2015
BMJ Open
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 1-11
Author(s): Sandal, L.-F., Thorlund, J. B., Ulrich, R. S., Dieppe, P. A., Roos, E. M.
Added July 2016
Impact of new water systems on healthcare-associated colonization or infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa
2016
GMS Hygiene and Infection Control
Journal Article
Author(s): Lefebvre, A., Quantin, C., Vanhems, P., Lucet, J. C., Bertrand, X., Astruc, K., Chavanet, P., Aho-Glélé, L. S.
Added July 2016
Built environment and elderly population health: a comprehensive literature review
2014
Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health
Journal Article
Author(s): Garin, N., Olaya, B., Miret, M, Ayuso-Mateos, J. L., Power, M., Bucciarelli, P., Haro, J. M.
Added August 2016
Healthy Built Environment Linkages: A Toolkit for Design - Planning - Health
2014
PHSA Population & Public Health team under the leadership of the Healthy Built Environment Alliance (HBEA)
Report
Author(s): Provincial Health Services Authority
Added August 2016
Design consideration for window placement to provide the view within the patient's visual range
2020
Journal of Design and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 20
Pages 13-23
Author(s): Sengke, M. M. C., Atmodiwirjo, P., Yatmo, Y. A., Johanes, M.
Added May 2020
A Novel PACU Design for Noise Reduction
2008
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 23
Pages 226-229
Author(s): Smykowski, L.
As redesign and renovation of patient care units occur, health care providers need to consider the importance of lowering environmental stressors. Noise in the hospital environment is one well documented problem, with detrimental effects to both patients and staff. The paper reviews the redesign of the organization's PACU that explored a unique floor plan to minimize noise and improve privacy.
Added October 2012
Control of construction-associated nosocomial aspergillosis in an antiquated hematology unit
1996
Infection control and hospital epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 17
Pages 360-4
Author(s): Loo, V.G., Bertrand, C., Dixon, C., Vitye, D., DeSalis, B., McLean, A.P., Brox, A., Robson, H.G.
Added October 2012
Acinetobacter spp. and the clinical environment
2006
Indoor and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 19-24
Author(s): Beggs, C.B., Kerr, K.G., Snelling, A.M., Sleigh, P.A.
Added October 2012
Alberta Children's Hospital
2007
Architecture Week
Electronic Article
Author(s): Logan, K.
Added October 2012
Current State of the Science: Health Effects and Indoor Environmental Quality
2007
Environmental Health Perspectives
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 115
Pages 958-964
Author(s): Mitchell, C.S., Zhang, J., Sigsgaard, T., Jantunen, M., Lioy, P.J., Samson, R., Karol, M.H.
Added October 2012
Design that cares : Planning health facilities for patients and visitors
Author(s): Carpman, J., Grant, M.
Added October 2012
A toolkit for redesign in healthcare
2002
AHRQ Publication
Journal Article
Issue No. 05-0108-EF
Volume September
Author(s): AHRQ
Added October 2012
Advances in solar buildings.
2003
Journal of Solar Energy Engineering (Transactions of the ASME)
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 125
Pages 236-244
Author(s): Walker, A.R., D; Bilo, S; Kutscher, C; Burch, J; Balcomb, D; Judkoff, R; Warner, C; King, R J; Eiffert, P
Added October 2012
Creating a culture of patient safety through innovative hospital design.
2005
Advances in Patient Safety: From Research to Implementation
Book
Volume 2: Concepts and Methodology
Author(s): Reiling, J.G.
Added October 2012
Environmental psychophysiology
2000
Handbook of psychophysiology (2nd ed.)
Book Section
Author(s): Parsons, R., Hartig, T.
Added October 2012
Ergonomic principles in the design of healthcare environments
2003
Herman Miller for Healthcare
Generic
Author(s): Eichner, J.
Added October 2012
Family health in everyday life: a qualitative study on well-being in families with children
1999
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 29
Pages 704-711
Author(s): Astedt-Kurki, P., Hopia, H., Vuori, A.
Added October 2012
