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Exploring the spatial arrangement of patient rooms for minimum nurse travel in hospital nursing units in Korea

Author(s): Lee, J., Lee, H., Shepley, M. M.
Studies have shown that when nurses have to walk long distances, time at the patient bedside is reduced and nursing fatigue and stress increase. The arrangement of patient rooms within a nursing unit can impact nurse well-being and optimize patient care.
Key Point Summary
Added September 2020

Continuous room decontamination technologies

Author(s): Weber, D. J., Rutala, W. A., Sickbert-Bennett, E. E., Kanamori, H., Anderson, D.
Added August 2020

Design for the Latest Technology in Cancer Treatment: A Carbon Therapy Center

Author(s): Jha, Dyutima
Added July 2020

Designing for efficiency: Examining the impact of centralized and decentralized nurse stations on interdisciplinary care processes

Author(s): Fay, L., Santiago, J. E., Real, K., Isaacs, K.
Between 1980 and 2008, adult inpatient units increased in size by 118%. Size increases on this scale may negatively impact operational efficiency, waste reduction efforts, and workplace safety.
Key Point Summary
Added June 2020

Innovation and technology in one new hospital in Montreal: A lived experience of healthcare professionals

Author(s): Hammouni, Z., Ahram, T., Taiar, R., Gremeaux-Bader, V., Aminian, K.
Added April 2020

An assessment of a hybrid lighting system that employs ultraviolet-A for mitigating healthcare-associated infections in a newborn intensive care unit

Author(s): Brons, J. A., Bierman, A., White, R., Benner, K., Deng, L., Rea, M. S.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect approximately one in 25 patients in the US. One study found that an average of fewer than 50% of patient room surfaces are properly cleaned, making infection spread more easily. This study explores the use of a no-touch decontamination method that employs hybrid lighting technology with both white light and UV-A optical radiation.
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Added February 2020

Particle control reduces fine and ultrafine particles greater than HEPA filtration in live operating rooms and kills biologic warfare surrogate

Author(s): Ereth, M. H., Hess, D. H., Driscoll, A., Hernandez, M., Stamatatos, F.
Modern buildings tend to feature more insulation and tighter building envelopes, which can increase concentrations of indoor pathogens, particles, and pollutants. This can lead to higher rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), making the control of indoor air quality critically important.
Key Point Summary
Added January 2020

Understanding therapeutic sensory stimulation garden (TSSG) as a rehabilitation garden in a healthcare centre

Author(s): Khalid, N. A. M., Latif, L. A., Hussein, H.
Added January 2020

Daylight and health: A review of the evidence and consequences for the built environment

Author(s): Aries, M. B. C, Aarts, M. P. J., van Hoof, J.
This paper is an overview of studies on the effects of daylight exposure on human health.
Key Point Summary
Added December 2019

Engineering control of respiratory infection and low-energy design of healthcare facilities

Author(s): Li, Y., Tang, J., Noakes, C., Hodgson, M. J.
Added December 2019

Vitamin V: Evaluating the benefits of view quality in hospital patient rooms using a large-scale human factors study

Author(s): Nezamdoost, A., Modarres Nezhad, M.
Added November 2019

Continuous decontamination of an intensive care isolation room during patient occupancy using 405 nm light technology

Author(s): Maclean, M, Booth, M. G., Anderson, J. G., MacGregor, S. I., Woolsey, G. A., Coia, J. E., Hamilton, K., Gettinby, G.
Added October 2019

405 nm light technology for the inactivation of pathogens and its potential role for environmental disinfection and infection control

Author(s): Maclean, M., McKenzie, K., Anderson, J. G., Gettinby, G., MacGregor, S. J.
Added October 2019

Emergency department ergonomic design evaluation: A case study using fuzzy DEMATEL-focused two-stage methodology

Author(s): Gul, M.
Added October 2019

Indoor air quality in the hospital: The influence of heating, ventilating and conditioning systems

Author(s): Božić, J., Ilić, P., Ilić, S., Božić, J., Ilić, P., Ilić, S.
Added September 2019

Smart homes for healthcare

Author(s): Li, A., Lau, F., Bartle-Clar, J. A., Bliss, G., Borycki, E. M., Courtney, K. L., Borycki, E. M.
Added September 2019

Patient empowerment: The role of technology

Author(s): Daruwalla, Z., Lau, F., Bartle-Clar, J. A., Bliss, G., Borycki, E. M., Courtney, K. L., Thakkar, V., Aggarwal, M., Kiasatdolatabadi, A., Guergachi, A., Keshavjee, K.
Added September 2019

A socio-technical and Lean approach towards a framework for Health Information Systems-induced error

Author(s): Yusof, M. M., Lau, F., Bartle-Clar, J. A., Bliss, G., Borycki, E. M., Courtney, K. L.
Added September 2019

Criteria for evaluating the saving and production of energy in hospitals “Nursing Units”

Author(s): Sameh, H. H., Mokhtar, E. M. O.
Added September 2019

Using multisensory technology to create a therapeutic environment for people with dementia in an adult day center: A pilot study

Author(s): Riley-Doucet, C. K., Dunn, K. S.
Added August 2019