Antimicrobials in Hospital Furnishings: Do They Help Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections?
2016
Health Care Without Harm
Report
Author(s): Schettler, T.
Added May 2016
The Efficacy of Visual Cues to Improve Hand Hygiene Compliance
2010
Simulation in Healthcare
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 5
Pages 325-331
Author(s): Nevo, Igal, Fitzpatrick, Maureen, Thomas, Ruth-Everett, Gluck, Paul A., Lenchus, Joshua D., Arheart, Kristopher L., Birnbach, David J.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) affect patients at hospitals and other facilities. Hand hygiene compliance (HHC) among healthcare workers is important and was called upon by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2009 for improvement and sustainability.
Added June 2016
The ability of environmental healthcare design strategies to impact event related anxiety in pediatric patients: A comprehensive systematic review
Author(s): Norton-Westwood, D.
Healthcare settings such as hospitals or dentists’ offices have been known to contribute to the anxiety often experienced by patients receiving treatment. Anxiety has been linked to various health concerns, manifesting both physiologically and psychologically, that can result in prolonged hospital stays and other complications.
Added June 2016
Patient Engagement in the Medical Facility Waiting Room Using Gamified Healthcare Information Delivery
Volume 9752
Pages 412-423
Author(s): Nah, F. F.-H., Tan, C.-H., Hassan, R., Twyman, N. W., Nah, F. F.-H., Siau, K.
Added July 2016
The Role of the Physical Environment in the Hospital of the 21st Century: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
2004
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Ulrich, R. S., Zimring, C., Quan, X., Joseph, A., Choudhary, R.
Added December 2022
The Role of the Physical Environment in the Hospital of the 21st Century: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity (Abstracts Table Supplement)
2005
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Ulrich, R. S., Zimring, C., Quan, X., Joseph, A., Choudhary, R.
Added December 2022
Surface contamination in the dental operatory: a comparison over two decades
2003
Journal of the American Dental Association
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 134
Pages 325-330
Author(s): Williams, H.N., Singh, R., Romberg, E.
Infection prevention is a major concern in dental healthcare settings. Patients and dental healthcare professionals may be exposed to pathogenic bacteria and viruses (e.g. cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, HIV, staphylococci) that colonize or infect the respiratory tract or the oral cavity. These pathogens can be transmitted through direct contact, indirect contact with contaminated surfaces, droplets, and airborne microorganisms.
Added October 2012
Direct cellular vs. indirect pager communication during orthopaedic surgical procedures: A prospective study
2009
Technology and Health Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 17
Pages 149-157
Author(s): Ortega, G. R., Taksali, S., Smart, R., Baumgaertner, M. R.
Staff-to-staff communication is critical to quality and efficient healthcare. Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers all use various methods of communication in their daily work. Difficulties in staff communication often lead to interruptions and delays in patient care, variation in response time, medical errors, violation of privacy, and dissatisfaction in patient and staff.
Added October 2012
Antimicrobial drug use and infection control practices associated with the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in European hospitals
2007
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 13
Pages 269-276
Author(s): MacKenzie, F. M., Bruce, J., Struelens, M. J., Goossens, H., Mollison, J., Gould, I. M.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics such as methicillin and cephalosporins. MRSA may cause serious infections to patients with open wounds, invasive devices, and weakened immune systems, which are in some cases extremely difficult to treat. In recent years, the rate of MRSA infections has been increasing globally and causing high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare cost.
Added October 2012
Cost effectiveness of a medical vigilance system to reduce patient falls
2007
Nursing Economic$
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 25
Pages 333-338, 352
Author(s): Spetz, J., Jacobs, J., Hatler, C.
Patient falls refer to patients’ unplanned descent to the floor with or without injuries to the patients. Patient falls are a leading cause of injuries and death and contribute to healthcare cost increase. The prevention of patient falls is especially important in certain patients and settings such as post-neurosurgery units where patients are often confused. A variety of fall-prevention programs have been implemented by many hospitals. Some of such programs include environmental modifications in addition to educational and operation al changes.
Added October 2012
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
Cancer Patients' Satisfaction With Care in Traditional and Innovative Ambulatory Oncology Clinics
2008
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 23
Pages 251-257
Author(s): Groff, S. L., Carlson, L. E., Tsang, K., Potter, B. J.
Recent advances in cancer care allow more cancer patients to be treated on an ambulatory care basis, whether chemotherapy, radiation therapy or follow-up care. Care can include physical, psychological, and emotional challenges. Ambulatory oncology clinics have the opportunity to create positive treatment experiences for patients.
Added October 2012
Patient Satisfaction: Evaluating the Success of Hospital Ward Redesign
2007
Journal for Healthcare Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 29
Pages 44-49
Author(s): Kline, T. J. B., Baylis, B. W. , Chatur, F., Morrison, S. A., White, D. E. , Flin, R. H., Ghali, W. A.
Numerous studies asses of the quality of patient care through patient satisfaction measures, and others gauge the interaction between caregivers and patients, but physical facilities are also cited as an important contributor to the patient experience. This study considers a Canadian context, where standards differ from those in the US (e.g. semi-private and ward rooms at the time of the study) and patient satisfaction may be less intrinsic as a benchmark, due to the government structure of care.
Added October 2012
Outcomes of environmental appraisal of different hospital waiting areas
2003
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 35
Pages 842-869
Author(s): Leather, P., Beale, D., Santos, A., Watts, J., Lee, L.
Hospitals can be unfamliar environments and can create negative feelings and stress. The physical environmentcan be a source of stress or haved an effect on coping resources. Past research identifies disparities and hierarchical differences between the way environmental needs and desires are prioritized for clinical and medical staff; inpatients; outpatients; and visitors. Few studies evaluate ambulatory care environments.
Added October 2012
A causal link between handwashing and risk of infection? Examination of the evidence
1988
Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 28-36
Author(s): Larson, E.
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
A multifaceted approach to changing handwashing behavior
1997
American journal of infection control
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 3-10
Author(s): Larson, E.L., Bryan, J.L., Adler, L.M., Blane, C.
Added October 2012
A randomized trial of care in a hospital medical unit especially designed to improve the functional outcomes of acutely ill older patients
1995
New England Journal of Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 20
Volume 332
Pages 1338-44
Author(s): Landefeld, C.S., Palmer, R.M., Kresevic, D.M., Fortinsky, R.H., Kowal, J.
Added October 2012
A review of environmental hazards associated with in-patient falls
2006
Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 5-6
Volume 49
Pages 605-616
Author(s): Hignett, S., Masud, T.
Added October 2012
Activities in the adolescent ward environment
2003
Contemporary Nurse
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 312 - 319
Author(s): Hutton, A.
Added October 2012
