EVIDENCE – BASED DESIGN

1. EVIDENCE – BASED DESIGN

2. BEARTOOTH’S JOURNEY OPPORTUNITIES

3. DEFINITION The process of basing decisions on research to achieve the best possible outcomes

4. Research has proven that there is definite link between the physical environment and patient outcomes

5. Goals of Design Process • Creating a healing environment • Patient room features • Family – centered • Way finding

6. Healing Environment • Home like atmosphere – restful / quiet • Natural light and views • Good sources of lighting • Lighting has a definite impact on reducing stress and improving patient safety

7. Patient Room Features • Single bed rooms • Patients desire privacy • Lower nosocomial infections • Less noise & increased sleep quality • Better communication between patients & staff

8. Patient Room Features cont. • Control of the environment • Acuity adaptable • Emphasis on patient safety • Hand washing facilities • Three zones –patient, family & staff

11. Family Centered • Support involvement in care • Family zone area in room • Contributes to patient recovery times & outcomes

12. Way Finding– the ability to find your way in a particular location • Needs to be easy for people with increased stress and anxiety • External signage is critical • Limited entrance / exit points

15. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Universal Patient Room – lay out exactly the same - accommodates a wide variety of acuity needs – less confusion for patients – staff familiarity

16. STAFF SATISFACTION • Adjacencies of units • Efficiency maximized – location of supplies • Work environment enhanced • Security • Overall satisfaction improved – increases effectiveness of care

17. NEW TECHNOLOGY / EQUIPMENT • Integrated information system – EMR • Automated med. cabinets • Wireless communication • Patient equipment • Beds with exit alarms • Lift system

18. NEW EQUIPMENT / TECHNOLOGY • Equipment Demo’s / Trials • Value Engineering • Considerations for surge

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