EVIDENCE – BASED DESIGN

BEARTOOTH’S JOURNEY

OPPORTUNITIES

DEFINITION

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

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

Goals of Design Process • Creating a healing

environment • Patient room features • Family – centered • Way finding

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

Patient Room Features

• Single bed rooms • Patients desire privacy • Lower nosocomial infections • Less noise & increased sleep

quality • Better communication

between patients & staff

Patient Room Features cont.

• Control of the environment • Acuity adaptable • Emphasis on patient safety • Hand washing facilities • Three zones –patient, family & staff

Family Centered

• Support involvement in care • Family zone area in room • Contributes to patient

recovery times & outcomes

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

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

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

STAFF SATISFACTION

• Adjacencies of units • Efficiency maximized – location

of supplies • Work environment enhanced • Security • Overall satisfaction improved –

increases effectiveness of care

NEW TECHNOLOGY / EQUIPMENT

• Integrated information system – EMR • Automated med. cabinets • Wireless communication • Patient equipment Beds with exit alarms Lift system

NEW EQUIPMENT / TECHNOLOGY

• Equipment Demo’s / Trials• Value Engineering • Considerations for surge

QUESTIONS

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