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Effect of Sacred Space Environment on Surgical Patient Outcomes: A Pilot Study

2009
International Journal for Human Caring
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 13
Pages 49-59
Author(s): Schmock, B. N., Breckenridge, D. M., Benedict, K.
With the growing trend to patient-centered care, nurses are often tasked to evaluate how care is delivered. The perioperative environment is highly technical in nature and is often perceived as cold, while creating a sense of fear in patients. This study's purpose was to create an alternative healing environment (termed a sacred space and comprised of both environmental and nurse behavioral factors) compared to the traditional environment for surgical patients in the operating room (OR).
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Carpeting in hospitals: an epidemiological evaluation

1982
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 15
Pages 408-15
Author(s): Anderson, RL, Mackel, DC, Stoler, BS, Mallison, GF
Choice of flooring in a healthcare environment has tremendous cost implications. The impact of flooring on health related issues are only just beginning to be considered. A common issue of contention in healthcare design environments is the use of carpets and the implications for patient satisfaction and safety issues. While research shows that carpets may act as microbial reservoirs (especially in areas that are busy and associated with patient care) the relevance to disease, i.e. the epidemiological relevance, is not clear.
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Effect of Environmental Design on Reducing Nursing and Medication Errors in Acute Care Settings

Report
Author(s): Mahmood, A. , Habib, C.
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Designing for Patient Safety: Developing Methods to Integrate Patient Safety Concerns in the Design Process

Report
Author(s): Joseph, A., Taylor, E. M. , Quan, X., Jelen, M.
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Resident Safety Risk Assessment

Report
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Residential Healthcare Facilities 2014 Guidelines Revision Project: Resident Operated Mobility Devices

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Furniture Design Features and Healthcare Outcomes

2011
Report
Pages 1
Author(s): Malone, E., Dellinger, B.
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Role of the Physical and Social Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace

2006
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A.
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Health Promotion by Design in Long-Term Care Settings

2006
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A.
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Occupational health and safety guidelines of BC

2005
Web Page
Issue January
Volume 2008
Author(s): OHS
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Elements of ergonomics programs

2008
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Web Page
Issue 2008
Volume 97-117
Author(s): CDC
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Visual Ergonomics in the Office (Guidelines for monitor placement and lighting)

1999
Occupational Health and Safety
Journal Article
Issue 68
Volume 7
Pages 64-74
Author(s): Ankrum, D.R.
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National Center for Patient Safety - Root Cause Analysis Tools. Patient Safety

Web Page
Issue August 29, 2011
Volume 2011
Author(s): US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Development and validation of a safety audit for pediatric health care facilities: First steps toward making the hospital a safer place for children

2005
Thesis
Author(s): Warda, L.
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The Basics of Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis

Report
Author(s): VA National Center for Patient Safety
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Criteria for a recommended standard, occupational noise exposure, revised criteria

1998
Report
Author(s): National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Committed to safety: Ten case studies on reducing harm to patients

2006
Report
Author(s): McCarthy, D., Blumenthal, D.
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The Effect of Environmental Design on Reducing Nursing and Medication Errors in Acute Care Settings

2007
The Center for Health Design CHER
Report
Volume November 2007
Author(s): Chaudhury, H.P., Mahmood, A.P.
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Reducing workload and increasing patient safety through work and workspace design.

2003
Center for Quality and Productivity Improvement
Report
Author(s): Carayon, P., Alvarado, C.J., Hundt, A.S.
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Preventing back injuries: Safe patient handling and movement

2002
Occupational Health and Safety Series
Report
Author(s): American Nurses Association,
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