Facility Design Improvements Enhance Patient and Staff Visibility, Safety
June 27, 2012 | Strategic Insights for Health System
Preview
"Facility failure" has been cited as an important factor affecting patient safety, and difficulty in observing patients ranks high among facility defects, according to studies conducted by the Center for Advanced Design Research and Evaluation. An article in the June 2012 issue of Health Facilities Management discusses how facility design can improve patient and staff visibility, enhance patient safety, and support teamwork.