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
Promising Practices in Safety-Net Clinic Design: An Overview
2011
California HealthCare Foundation
Report
Author(s): Keller, A., Joseph, A., Taylor, E., Quan, X.
Added December 2016
Customizing sustainable evidence based design: A daylight study in south semi-private patient rooms
2016
Journal of Buildings and Sustainability
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 1
Pages 1-18
Author(s): Sklavoua, E., Tzouvadakis, I.
Added December 2016
Safer anaesthetic rooms: Human factors/ ergonomics analysis of work practices
2016
Journal of Perioperative Practice
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 26
Pages 274-280
Author(s): Davis, M., Hignett, S., Hillier, S., Hames, N., Hodder, S.
Added December 2016
Neonatal intensive care nursery staff perceive enhanced workplace quality with the single-family room design
2010
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 30
Pages 352–358
Author(s): Stevens, D. C., Helseth, C. C., Khan, M. A., Munson, D. P., Smith, T. J.
Added December 2016
Neighborhood and Individual Factors in Activity in Older Adults: Results from the Neighborhood and Senior Health Study
2008
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 144
Author(s): King, D.
Added October 2016
The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network Over 32 Years
2007
New England Journal of Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 357
Pages 370–379
Author(s): Christakis, N.A., Fowler, J.H.
Added October 2016
Demonstrating the Benefits of Green Streets for Active Aging: Final Report to EPA
2010
Portland, OR: Centre of Urban Studies, Portland State University
Journal Article
Author(s): Dill, J., Neal, M., Shandas, V., Luhr, G., Adkins, A., Lund, D.
Added October 2016
Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Innovative Care Delivery Models
2011
California HealthCare Foundation
Report
Author(s): Quan, X., Joseph, A., Keller, A., Taylor, E.
Added March 2016
Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Cultural Sensitivity
2011
California HealthCare Foundation
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A., Keller, A., Taylor, E., Quan, X.
Added March 2016
Healing gardens for the elderly: A review of design guidelines and the comparisons with the existing Senior Outdoor Survey (SOS) tool
2016
ALAM CIPTA, International Journal on Sustainable Tropical Design Research & Practice
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 9
Pages 19–25
Author(s): Chong, Y. E., Shukor, A., Faris, S.
As the demand increases for senior living facilities, it will be important for designers and healthcare providers to remember that incorporating access to specially designed outdoor spaces can have a positive influence on the psychosocial and physical health of patients.
Added February 2017
The impact of patient room design on airborne hospital-acquired infections
2017
Architectural Research Addressing Societal Challenges
Book Section
Author(s): Copeland, A., Sharag-Eldin, A.
Added March 2017
Hospital Rooms and Patients’ Well-being: Exploring Modeling Variables
Author(s): Devlin, A. S., Andrade, C.
Added April 2017
The Value Analysis of Lean Processes in Target Value Design and Integrated Project Delivery
Author(s): Nanda, U., Rybkowski, Z., Pati, S., Ai, D., Kalyanaraman, N., Nejati, A.
Integrated project delivery (IPD) is a project delivery method that integrates systems, people, business models, and practices in order to optimize project results and maximize efficiency. IPD is also characterized by early involvement of key participants, collaborative decision-making, and liability waivers.
Added April 2017
A Study of Hospital Inpatient Unit Design Factors Impacting Direct Patient Care Time, Documentation Time, and Patient Safety
Author(s): Clark, T., Combs, S.
Architects have experimented with numerous inpatient care unit (IPU) designs, such as racetracks, “T-shapes,”, “L-shapes,”, triangular forms, and many others. There is no clear consensus on how the designs of these spaces and other physical features within IPUs influence healthcare provider productivity, safety, and overall effectiveness.
Added April 2017
Designing Team Rooms for Collaboration In The Outpatient Clinics
Author(s): DuBose, J., Lim, L., Westlake, R.
Healthcare systems in the U.S. are gradually shifting from “episodic” care delivered in silos to more team-oriented and coordinated approaches. Ambulatory care environments in particular are adopting the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, which is an integrated, team-based model designed to optimize treatment and management of patients.
Added April 2017
Mental and Behavioral Health Environments: Measurement of Building Performance
Author(s): Shepley, M. M., Watson, A., Pitts, F., Garrity, A., Spelman, E., Fronsman, A., Kelkar, J.
Added April 2017
Psychopathology in medical inpatients and its relationship to length of hospital stay: a pilot study
1986-1987
International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 231-236
Author(s): Levenson, J. L., Hamer, R., Silverman, J. J., Rossiter, L. F.
Added April 2017
The Impact of Environmental Factors on Nursing Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intention
2010
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Author(s): Applebaum, Diane, Fowler, Susan, Fiedler, Nancy, Osinubi, Omowunmi, Robson, Mark
Key concepts include the impact of environmental factors on perceived stress levels of staff nurses.
Added October 2014
Relationship of Hospital Architecture to Nursing Staff Caring for Self, Caring for Patients, and Job Satisfaction
2016
Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies
Journal Article
Author(s): Hozak, Mary Ann, Nelson, John, Gregory, Debbie
Key concepts include caring factors and caring for self.
Added December 2016
