What are the six components that make up the Environment of Care? - ANSWERS-
-Delivery of care model (concepts)
-Facility and service users (people)
-Systems design
-Layout and operational planning
-Physical environment
-Design process and implementation
How is research defined in the context of evidence-based design? - ANSWERS-In
EBD, research generally refers to empirical research, the systematic investigation
of the tangible facts aimed at gaining knowledge, making discoveries, testing or
revising theories, and applying new knowledge. Empirical data refers to the
information that can be directly sense and is demonstrable to other people
How can existing data within a healthcare facility be used in EBD, given
institutional approval? - ANSWERS-This database of information may be mined to
explore how changes to the built environment relate to health, performance,
satisfaction and economic outcomes
Strong evidence has confirmed that certain design characteristics impact patient
and staff outcome in four key areas. What are these key areas? - ANSWERS--
Reduction in staff stress and fatigue
-Improvement in patient safety
, -Reduction in patient stress
-Improvement in overall healthcare quality
What are the seven current trends influencing healthcare in the US today? -
ANSWERS--Public focus on quality and patient safety
-Healthcare costs and reimbursement
-Aging population and caregiver shortages
-Health information technology
-Genomics and technology
-Disaster preparedness and emergency room saturation
-Environmental safety and sustainability
How can EBD positively influence the challenges represented by these trends? -
ANSWERS-By designing healing and therapeutic environments that help:
-Reduce errors
-Improve patient and staff satisfaction
-Enhance efficiency
-Support the latest technological advances
What are the six typical classifications for inpatient hospitals? - ANSWERS--
Ownership
-Length of stay
-Type of service
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