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Oh Y, Gill S, Baek D, Watral A, Pulos B, Thompson B, Young S, Guyer JM, McCoy J, Phillips M, Potts K, Evenson L, Lim L, Blocker R. Improving the Mental Health of Surgical Teams Through Operating Room Design. HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL 2024; 17:57-76. [PMID: 38411148 DOI: 10.1177/19375867231226438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE In this study, we aim to develop and propose an evaluation method for analyzing the design of operating rooms (ORs) from the perspective of surgical teams' reported experiences and stress levels. BACKGROUND Stress and burnout of surgical team members can lead to diminished performance and medical errors, which endangers the safety of both the patients and team members. The design and layout of the OR play a critical role in managing such stress. METHODS To understand surgical teams' spatial needs related to their experiences and stress, we administered a survey and in-depth focus group discussions to three surgical teams from the same organization. The identified spatial needs were translated into functional scenarios and spatial metrics, essentially viewing the OR through the perspective of users. RESULTS Our analysis revealed four integral sections-patient flow, room organization, access to facilities/medical equipment/support staff/team members, and staff well-being-identified as critical design factors associated with the experiences and stress levels of the surgical teams in the ORs. CONCLUSIONS We expect this method to serve as a tool for evaluating the effect of the design of OR layouts on stress, thereby supporting the well-being and resiliency of surgical teams.
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- Yeinn Oh
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- The Safeguarding Community, Cornwall, UK
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- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Catchpole K, Cohen T, Alfred M, Lawton S, Kanji F, Shouhed D, Nemeth L, Anger J. Human Factors Integration in Robotic Surgery. HUMAN FACTORS 2024; 66:683-700. [PMID: 35253508 DOI: 10.1177/00187208211068946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Using the example of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we explore the methodological and practical challenges of technology integration in surgery, provide examples of evidence-based improvements, and discuss the importance of systems engineering and clinical human factors research and practice. BACKGROUND New operating room technologies offer potential benefits for patients and staff, yet also present challenges for physical, procedural, team, and organizational integration. Historically, RAS implementation has focused on establishing the technical skills of the surgeon on the console, and has not systematically addressed the new skills required for other team members, the use of the workspace, or the organizational changes. RESULTS Human factors studies of robotic surgery have demonstrated not just the effects of these hidden complexities on people, teams, processes, and proximal outcomes, but also have been able to analyze and explain in detail why they happen and offer methods to address them. We review studies on workload, communication, workflow, workspace, and coordination in robotic surgery, and then discuss the potential for improvement that these studies suggest within the wider healthcare system. CONCLUSION There is a growing need to understand and develop approaches to safety and quality improvement through human-systems integration at the frontline of care.Precis: The introduction of robotic surgery has exposed under-acknowledged complexities of introducing complex technology into operating rooms. We explore the methodological and practical challenges, provide examples of evidence-based improvements, and discuss the implications for systems engineering and clinical human factors research and practice.
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- Ken Catchpole
- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
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Smith-Millman M, Daniels L, Gallagher K, Aspinwall S, Brightman H, Ubertini G, Borrero GU, Palmo L, Weinstock P, Allan C. Hazard Assessment and Remediation Tool for Simulation-Based Healthcare Facility Design Testing. HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL 2024; 17:287-305. [PMID: 37545401 DOI: 10.1177/19375867231188151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop an objective, structured observational tool to enable identification and measurement of hazards in the built environment when applied to audiovisual recordings of simulations by trained raters. BACKGROUND Simulation-based facility design testing is increasingly used to optimize safety of healthcare environments, often relying on participant debriefing or direct observation by human factors experts. METHODS Hazard categories were defined through participant debriefing and detailed review of pediatric intensive care unit in situ simulation videos. Categories were refined and operational definitions developed through iterative coding and review. Hazard detection was optimized through the use of structured coding protocols and optimized camera angles. RESULTS Six hazard categories were defined: (1) slip/trip/fall/injury risk, impaired access to (2) patient or (3) equipment, (4) obstructed path, (5) poor visibility, and (6) infection risk. Analysis of paired and individual coding demonstrated strong overall reliability (0.89 and 0.85, Gwet's AC1). Reliability coefficients for each hazard category were >0.8 for all except obstructed path (0.76) for paired raters. Among individual raters, reliability coefficients were >0.8, except for slip/trip/fall/injury risk (0.68) and impaired access to equipment (0.77). CONCLUSIONS Hazard Assessment and Remediation Tool (HART) provides a framework to identify and quantify hazards in the built environment. The tool is highly reliable when applied to direct video review of simulations by either paired raters or trained single clinical raters. Subsequent work will (1) assess the tool's ability to discriminate between rooms with different physical attributes, (2) develop strategies to apply HART to improve facility design, and (3) assess transferability to non-ICU acute care environments.
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- Enterprise Project Management Office, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
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- Enterprise Project Management Office, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
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- Cardiovascular Program, Nursing Patient Services, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
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- Enterprise Project Management Office, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
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- Cardiovascular Program, Nursing Patient Services, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
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- Immerisve Design Systems, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
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- Immerisve Design Systems, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
- Department of Anesthesia, Pain, and Critical Care Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
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- Immerisve Design Systems, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
- Division of Cardiac Intensive Care, Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA
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MohammadiGorji S, Joseph A, Mihandoust S, Ahmadshahi S, Allison D, Catchpole K, Neyens D, Abernathy JH. Anesthesia Workspaces for Safe Medication Practices: Design Guidelines. HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL 2024; 17:64-83. [PMID: 37553817 DOI: 10.1177/19375867231190646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies show that workspace for the anesthesia providers is prone to interruptions and distractions. Anesthesia providers experience difficulties while performing critical medication tasks such as medication preparation and administration due to poor ergonomics and configurations of workspace, equipment clutter, and limited space which ultimately may impact patient safety, length of surgery, and cost of care delivery. Therefore, improving design of anesthesia workspace for supporting safe and efficient medication practices is paramount. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to develop a set of evidence-based design guidelines focusing on design of anesthesia workspace to support safer anesthesia medication tasks in operating rooms (ORs). METHODS Data collection was based on literature review, observation, and coding of more than 30 prerecorded videos of outpatient surgical procedures to identify challenges experienced by anesthesia providers while performing medication tasks. Guidelines were then reviewed and validated using short survey. RESULTS Findings are summarized into seven evidence-based design guidelines, including (1) locate critical tasks within a primary field of vision, (2) eliminate travel into and through the anesthesia zone (for other staff), (3) identify and demarcate a distinct anesthesia zone with adequate space for the anesthesia provider, (4) optimize the ability to reposition/reconfigure the anesthesia workspace, (5) minimize clutter from equipment, (6) provide adequate and appropriately positioned surfaces for medication preparation and administration, and (7) optimize task and surface lighting. CONCLUSION This study finds many areas for improving design of ORs. Improvements of anesthesia work area will call for contribution and cooperation of entire surgical team.
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- Soheyla MohammadiGorji
- Interior Design, FINA, College of Health & Social Sciences, San Francisco State University, CA, USA
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- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, School of Architecture, College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Clemson University, SC, USA
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- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, School of Architecture, College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Clemson University, SC, USA
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- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, School of Architecture, College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Clemson University, SC, USA
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- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, School of Architecture, College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Clemson University, SC, USA
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- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, School of Architecture, College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Clemson University, SC, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, Clemson University, SC, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Nelson O, Greenwood E, Simpao AF, Matava CT. Refocusing on work-based hazards for the anaesthesiologist in a post-pandemic era. BJA OPEN 2023; 8:100234. [PMID: 37942056 PMCID: PMC10630594 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjao.2023.100234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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The coronavirus pandemic has raised public awareness of one of the many hazards that healthcare workers face daily: exposure to harmful pathogens. The anaesthesia workplace encompasses the operating room, interventional radiology suite, and other sites that contain many other potential occupational and environmental hazards. This review article highlights the work-based hazards that anaesthesiologists and other clinicians may encounter in the anaesthesia workplace: ergonomic design, physical, chemical, fire, biological, or psychological hazards. As the anaesthesia work environment enters a post-COVID-19 pandemic phase, anaesthesiologists will do well to review and consider these hazards. The current review includes proposed solutions to some hazards and identifies opportunities for future research.
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- Olivia Nelson
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Heinke TL, Joseph A, Carroll D. Safety in Health Care: The Impact of Operating Room Design. Anesthesiol Clin 2023; 41:789-801. [PMID: 37838384 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2023.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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The science of operating room design has grown over the past 20 years due to the realization that the physical environment influences health care provider performance and patient outcomes. Medical errors occur when the normal workflow in an operating room is disrupted as providers must overcome sub-optimal conditions. All aspects of the physical environment can impact operating room flow. Studying the layout, contents, ergonomics, and environmental parameters of the operating can lead improved work conditions resulting improved patient and provider safety. At the forefront of operating room design science is the use of simulation and the evaluation of new technologies.
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- Timothy L Heinke
- Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 25 Courtenay Drive, Suite 4200, MSC 240, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
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- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, School of Architecture, 2-141 Lee Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 25 Courtenay Drive, Suite 4200, MSC 240, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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Godin MR, Nasr AS. Assessing the Impact of a New Pediatric Healthcare Facility on Medication Administration: A Human Factors Approach. J Nurs Adm 2023; 53:331-336. [PMID: 37219885 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This observational descriptive study was designed to measure the effect a new evidence-based design (EBD) hospital has on pediatric medication safety. BACKGROUND Medication safety is a priority for nurse leaders. Controlling system design by increasing the understanding of the impact human factors have could improve medication delivery. METHODS Medication administration data from 2 studies conducted at the same hospital, 1 at an older facility in 2015 and the other at a new EBD facility in 2019, were compared using a similar research design. RESULTS Results indicate that rates of distractions per 100 drug administrations were all statistically significant, favoring the 2015 data regardless of the EBD. No statistically significant differences were observed in error rates of any type when comparing the data collected in the older facility versus the newer EBD facility. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that EBD alone does not ensure the absence of medication errors. By comparing 2 data sets, unanticipated associations were found that could impact safety. Despite the new facility's contemporary design, distractions persisted that could inform nurse leaders in developing interventions to support a safer patient care environment using a human factors approach.
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- Margaret R Godin
- Author Affiliations: Manager (Godin), Nurse Informatics; Informatics Nurse Specialist (Godin); and Director of Nursing Research and EBP (Dr Nasr), Stanford Children's Health, Palo Alto; and Associate Professor (Dr Nasr), Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine, California
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Taaffe K, Ferrand YB, Khoshkenar A, Fredendall L, San D, Rosopa P, Joseph A. Operating room design using agent-based simulation to reduce room obstructions. Health Care Manag Sci 2022:10.1007/s10729-022-09622-3. [PMID: 36529790 PMCID: PMC10369668 DOI: 10.1007/s10729-022-09622-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This study seeks to improve the safety of clinical care provided in operating rooms (OR) by examining how characteristics of both the physical environment and the procedure affect surgical team movement and contacts. We video recorded staff movements during a set of surgical procedures. Then we divided the OR into multiple zones and analyzed the frequency and duration of movement from origin to destination through zones. This data was abstracted into a generalized, agent-based, discrete event simulation model to study how OR size and OR equipment layout affected surgical staff movement and total number of surgical team contacts during a procedure. A full factorial experiment with seven input factors - OR size, OR shape, operating table orientation, circulating nurse (CN) workstation location, team size, number of doors, and procedure type - was conducted. Results were analyzed using multiple linear regression with surgical team contacts as the dependent variable. The OR size, the CN workstation location, and team size significantly affected surgical team contacts. Also, two- and three-way interactions between staff, procedure type, table orientation, and CN workstation location significantly affected contacts. We discuss implications of these findings for OR managers and for future research about designing future ORs.
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Current Status and Factors Associated with Clean Operating Rooms: A Survey of Hospitals in China. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:8749785. [PMID: 35991295 PMCID: PMC9391144 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8749785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background Indoor air quality is controlled in the clean operating room (OR) to reduce the risk of surgical-site infections (SSIs). The aim of this study is to assess the usage and management of clean ORs in China and to identify factors associated with the risk of SSIs. Methods An online survey was distributed to hospitals in China from August 5 to September 5, 2018 via the WeChat account of the Shanghai International Forum for Infection Control and Prevention. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: basic information (hospital type, level, and number of beds) and usage and management (number of ORs, usage time, maintenance mode, test frequency, compliance with current standards, and comfort of healthcare workers). The significance of factors associated with the cleanliness and maintenance of clean ORs was assessed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Results Among 1,308 responding hospitals, 25.7% failed to comply with current standards. “Maintenance mode” had a significant effect on compliance with current standards for clean ORs (p < 0.0001) and “professional” maintenance was superior to “outsource or no” maintenance (odds ratio = 0.511, 95% confidence interval = 0.367–0.711). There was a significant difference in the comfort of healthcare workers in clean ORs that complied with current standards vs. those that did not (39.92% [388/972] vs. 64.28% [216/336], respectively, p < 0.0001). Humidity was the chief complaint among healthcare workers. Conclusion Maintenance of clean ORs was significantly associated with the compliance of current standards. Noncompliance with current standards was associated with greater risks of SSIs. Maintenance of ORs for prevention of SSIs should consider the costs and benefits.
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Taaffe K, Joseph A, Khoshkenar A, Machry H, Allison D, Reeves ST. Proactive Evaluation of an Operating Room Prototype: A Simulation-Based Modeling Approach. J Patient Saf 2021; 17:e1833-e1839. [PMID: 32175960 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES There is a pressing need to improve safety and efficiency in the operating room (OR). Postsurgical adverse events, such as surgical site infections and surgical flow disruption, occur at a significant rate in industrial countries where a considerable portion of such complications result in death. The aim of the study was to identify an ideal room design that improves the flow of staff members using risk and safety performance measures. METHODS Operating room designs were compared by using computer simulation modeling to analyze traffic flow inside an OR. The study was conducted in two phases. A historical data set was first created based on surgical flow data obtained from 23 video observations of actual surgical procedures. A detailed simulation-based model was then developed. RESULTS As room size increases, staff members have more available space to maneuver in the room, resulting in more distance walked but far fewer undesirable contacts. An angled table orientation is preferred with the circulating nurse workstation at the foot of the OR table, as it provides more space for staff to move across the room without increasing the number of contacts. Furthermore, when the nurse workstation is near the wall, staff members experience fewer undesirable contacts. CONCLUSIONS Simulation modeling was used to assess the impact of OR layout alternatives on three performance metrics, and the medium-sized OR prototype performs well across the metrics. Future research will consider the relative influence of several factors on traffic-based safety and efficiency performance metrics, resulting in a more predictive simulation design model.
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- Kevin Taaffe
- From the Department of Industrial Engineering, Clemson University, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
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- Clemson University, School of Architecture, Clemson, South Carolina
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- From the Department of Industrial Engineering, Clemson University, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
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- Clemson University, School of Architecture, Clemson, South Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
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Literature Review: Evidence-Based Health Outcomes and Perceptions of the Built Environment in Pediatric Hospital Facilities. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 61:e42-e50. [PMID: 33875322 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PROBLEM The current knowledge of evidence-based design for adults is not always implemented when hospital buildings are designed. Scientific data are sparse on the effects of hospital design in pediatric settings on health outcomes in children, parents, and staff. The objective of this review is to determine the evidence-based impact of the built environment in pediatric hospital facilities on health outcomes in children, parents, and staff. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA A systematic literature review was carried out on the electronic databases Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline and CINAHL from the period of 2008 to 2019. The review considered studies using either quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodologies. SAMPLE Out of 1414 reviewed articles the result is based on eight included articles. RESULTS Two of these eight articles included health outcomes. The other six articles presented results on measures of perceptions and/or satisfaction for children, parents or staff with the built environment when transitioning to a new or renovated facility. These were generally higher for the new compared to the old facility. CONCLUSIONS Given the small number of studies addressing the question posed in this review, no firm conclusions can be drawn. IMPLICATIONS The review illustrates the need for more research in the pediatric setting assessing the evidence-based health outcomes of aspects of physical environmental design in pediatric hospitals or units in children, parents and staff.
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Lipson-Smith R, Pflaumer L, Elf M, Blaschke SM, Davis A, White M, Zeeman H, Bernhardt J. Built environments for inpatient stroke rehabilitation services and care: a systematic literature review. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e050247. [PMID: 34353805 PMCID: PMC8344318 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify, appraise and synthesise existing design evidence for inpatient stroke rehabilitation facilities; to identify impacts of these built environments on the outcomes and experiences of people recovering from stroke, their family/caregivers and staff. DESIGN A convergent segregated review design was used to conduct a systematic review. DATA SOURCES Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were searched for articles published between January 2000 and November 2020. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods studies investigating the impact of the built environment of inpatient rehabilitation facilities on stroke survivors, their family/caregivers and/or staff. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two authors separately completed the title, abstract, full-text screening, data extraction and quality assessment. Extracted data were categorised according to the aspect of the built environment explored and the outcomes reported. These categories were used to structure a narrative synthesis of the results from all included studies. RESULTS Twenty-four articles were included, most qualitative and exploratory. Half of the included articles investigated a particular aspect of the built environment, including environmental enrichment and communal areas (n=8), bedroom design (n=3) and therapy spaces (n=1), while the other half considered the environment in general. Findings related to one or more of the following outcome categories: (1) clinical outcomes, (2) patient activity, (3) patient well-being, (4) patient and/or staff safety and (5) clinical practice. Heterogeneous designs and variables of interest meant results could not be compared, but some repeated findings suggest that attractive and accessible communal areas are important for patient activity and well-being. CONCLUSIONS Stroke rehabilitation is a unique healthcare context where patient activity, practice and motivation are paramount. We found many evidence gaps that with more targeted research could better inform the design of rehabilitation spaces to optimise care. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020158006.
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- Ruby Lipson-Smith
- Stroke, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Stroke, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
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- Stroke, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Stroke, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Design Innovation, The Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorne, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Hopkins Centre, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
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- Stroke, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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Miedema E, Lindahl G, Elf M. The Swedish Health Promoting Healthcare network and the built environment. Health Promot Int 2021; 37:6318106. [PMID: 34244726 PMCID: PMC8851404 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daab101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The Health Promoting Hospitals (HPH) networks, founded by the World Health Organisation, support the introduction of health promotion in healthcare. This development involves the creation of a health promoting built environment. However, few studies have explored the HPH in relation to the built environments, and it is unclear how HPH-networks incorporate the built environment in their work. The study therefore examined the Swedish HPH-Network in relation to the built environment. The mixed-method study included data from (i) key online material from the Swedish network, (ii) a survey with open-ended questions of representatives of the networks’ workgroups and (iii) semi-structured interviews with the built environment workgroup. The study showed that the built environment is unevenly and incoherently incorporated in the network. Moreover, there is more attention for healing and healthy rather than health-promotive strategies, indicating a knowledge gap. Descriptions of the health promoting built environment are diverse, and address design features, design strategies or indicate places for health promotion interventions. The descriptions of the built environment are combined with various HPH goals and population groups. To utilize the built environment as a resource for HPHs, the networks should consider incorporating the built environment in documents and action plans at all organizational levels.
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- Elke Miedema
- Division of Architectural Theory and Method, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Building Design, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- School of Health and Welfare, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Dalarna University, 791 88 Falun, Sweden
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Operating room architecture is not a risk factor for surgical site infections. Sci Rep 2021; 11:13391. [PMID: 34183687 PMCID: PMC8238929 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90574-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Surgical site infection (SSI) may cause a substantial burden for patients and healthcare systems. A potential risk of different architectures of the operating room for SSI is yet unknown and was subject of this study. This observational cohort study was performed in a university hospital and evaluated patients, who underwent a broad spectrum of orthopedic surgeries in 2016 (open-plan operating room architecture) versus (vs) 2017 (closed-plan operating room architecture). Patients, who underwent surgery in the transition time period from the open-plan to the closed-plan operating room architecture and those, who were treated e.g. for osteomyelitis as index procedure were excluded. The primary outcome was revision surgery for early SSI within 30 (superficial) or 90 (deep or organ/space) days of surgery. Age, gender, American society of anesthesiologists (ASA) classification, and the body mass index (BMI) were considered as potential interacting factors in a logistic regression analysis. The incidence of revisions for SSI was 0.6 percent (%) (n = 45) in the 7'740 included surgical cases (mean age of 52 (standard deviation (SD) 19) years; n = 3'835 (50%) females). There was no difference in incidences of revision for SSI in the open- vs closed-plan operating room architecture (0.5% vs 0.7%; adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 1.34 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.72-2.49, P = 0.35)). Age and gender were not a risk factor for revision for SSI. However, ASA classification and BMI were identified as risk factors for the incidence of revision for SSI (OR = 1.92 (95% CI 1.16- 3.18, P = 0.01) and OR = 1.05 (95% CI 1.00-1.11, P = 0.05)). The overall incidence of revisions for early SSI after a broad spectrum of orthopedic surgeries was relatively low (0.6%) and independent from the operating room architecture. An increase in ASA classification and possibly BMI, however, were identified as independent risk factors for revision for SSI.
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Sotto KT, Hedli LC, Sie L, Padua K, Yamada N, Lee H, Halamek L, Daniels K, Nathan-Roberts D, Austin NS. Single-center task analysis and user-centered assessment of physical space impacts on emergency Cesarean delivery. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252888. [PMID: 34111177 PMCID: PMC8191948 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Cesarean delivery is the most common surgery performed in the United States, accounting for approximately 32% of all births. Emergency Cesarean deliveries are performed in the event of critical maternal or fetal distress and require effective collaboration and coordination of care by a multidisciplinary team with a high level of technical expertise. It is not well understood how the physical environment of the operating room (OR) impacts performance and how specialties work together in the space.
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- Kenji T. Sotto
- San José State University, San Jose, California, United States of America
- * E-mail: (KTS); (DNR)
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- The Safety Learning Laboratory for Neonatal and Maternal Care, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
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- The Safety Learning Laboratory for Neonatal and Maternal Care, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
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- The Safety Learning Laboratory for Neonatal and Maternal Care, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
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- The Safety Learning Laboratory for Neonatal and Maternal Care, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
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- The Safety Learning Laboratory for Neonatal and Maternal Care, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
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- The Safety Learning Laboratory for Neonatal and Maternal Care, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
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- The Safety Learning Laboratory for Neonatal and Maternal Care, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
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- San José State University, San Jose, California, United States of America
- * E-mail: (KTS); (DNR)
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- The Safety Learning Laboratory for Neonatal and Maternal Care, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America
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Montiel V, Pérez-Prieto D, Perelli S, Monllau JC. Fellows and Observers Are Not a Problem for Infection in the Operating Rooms of Teaching Centers. Trop Med Infect Dis 2021; 6:43. [PMID: 33807317 PMCID: PMC8103268 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed6020043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to determine whether the risk of complications increases with the number of people in the operating room (OR). Several studies have stated that an increased number of people in the OR increases not only the risk of infection but also the risk of intraoperative complications due to distractions during the surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study included all patients who had surgery between January 2017 and January 2018 in an OR with the usual surgical team and three or more observers. Patient demographic data, surgical details (duration of the surgery, the surgery being open or arthroscopic, and whether a graft was used), and intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded. RESULTS A total of 165 surgeries were recorded, with a mean operating time of 70 min (40% open surgeries, 37% arthroscopic surgeries, and 23% combined open and arthroscopic procedures). The main intraoperative complications were vessel damage, nerve damage, premature cement setting, and leg-length discrepancy, with 1 case each. The main postoperative complications were rigidity (8 cases), unexplained pain (11 cases), failed meniscal suturing (3 cases), a postoperative stress fracture (1 case), correction loss in osteotomy (1 case), and wound problems not related to infection (1 case). There were no cases of infection. DISCUSSION The present study shows that the complication rate when having observers in the OR is comparable to the reported data. The key to avoiding complications is for everyone to comply with basic OR behavior.
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- Verónica Montiel
- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Av. Pio XII, 36, 31008 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain;
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 25, 29, 08003 Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain; (S.P.); (J.C.M.)
- Hospital Universitari Dexeus- Grupo Quirónsalud, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, 19, 08028 Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 25, 29, 08003 Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain; (S.P.); (J.C.M.)
- Hospital Universitari Dexeus- Grupo Quirónsalud, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, 19, 08028 Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 25, 29, 08003 Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain; (S.P.); (J.C.M.)
- Hospital Universitari Dexeus- Grupo Quirónsalud, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, 19, 08028 Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
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Emergency Department Ergonomic Redesign Improves Team Satisfaction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Delivery: A Simulation-Based Quality Improvement Approach. J Healthc Qual 2020; 42:326-332. [PMID: 31923010 DOI: 10.1097/jhq.0000000000000244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Delivering high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) requires teams to administer highly choreographed care. The American Heart Association recommends audiovisual feedback for real-time optimization of CPR performance. In our Emergency Department (ED) resuscitation bays, ZOLL cardiac resuscitation device visibility was limited. OBJECTIVE To optimize the physical layout of our resuscitation rooms to improve cardiac resuscitation device visibility for real-time CPR feedback. METHODS A simulated case of cardiac arrest with iterative ergonomic modifications was performed four times. Variables included the locations of the cardiac resuscitation device and of team members. Participants completed individual surveys and provided qualitative comments in a group debriefing. The primary outcome of interest was participants' perception of cardiac resuscitation device visibility. RESULTS The highest scoring layout placed the cardiac resuscitation device directly across from the compressor and mirrored the device screen to a television mounted at the head of the bed. Comparing this configuration to our standard configuration on a five-point Likert scale, cardiac resuscitation device visibility increased 46.7% for all team members, 150% for the team leader, and 179% for team members performing chest compressions. CONCLUSION An iterative, multidisciplinary, simulation-based approach can improve team satisfaction with important clinical care factors when caring for patients suffering cardiac arrest in the ED.
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Sachs NA. A Breath of Fresh Air: Outdoor Spaces in Healthcare Facilities Can Provide Clean Air and Respite. HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL 2019; 12:226-230. [DOI: 10.1177/1937586719872396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Shultz J, Borkenhagen D, Rose E, Gribbons B, Rusak-Gillrie H, Fleck S, Muniak A, Filer J. Simulation-Based Mock-Up Evaluation of a Universal Operating Room. HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL 2019; 13:68-80. [PMID: 31204509 DOI: 10.1177/1937586719855777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Designing or renovating a physical environment for healthcare is a complex process and is critical for both the staff and the patients who rely on the environment to support and facilitate patient care. Conducting a simulation-based mock-up evaluation as part of the design process can enhance patient safety, staff efficiency, as well as user experience, and can yield financial returns. A large urban tertiary care center located in Vancouver, Canada followed a framework to evaluate the proposed design template for 28 universal operating rooms (ORs) included within the OR Renewal Project scope. Simulation scenarios were enacted by nursing staff, surgeons, anesthesiologists, residents, radiology techs, and anesthesia assistants. Video and debriefing data were used to conduct link analyses, as well as analyses of observed behaviors including congestions and bumps to generate recommendations for evidence-based design changes that were presented to the project team. Recommendations incorporated into the design included relocating doors, booms, equipment, and supplies, as well as reconfigurations to workstations. These recommendations were also incorporated into the mock-up and retested to iteratively develop and evaluate the design. Findings suggest that incorporating the recommended design changes resulted in better room utilization, decreased congestion, and enhanced access to equipment.
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- Jonas Shultz
- Health Quality Council of Alberta, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Joseph A, Khoshkenar A, Taaffe KM, Catchpole K, Machry H, Bayramzadeh S. Minor flow disruptions, traffic-related factors and their effect on major flow disruptions in the operating room. BMJ Qual Saf 2019; 28:276-283. [PMID: 30158119 PMCID: PMC6559781 DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2018-007957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies in operating rooms (OR) show that minor disruptions tend to group together to result in serious adverse events such as surgical errors. Understanding the characteristics of these minor flow disruptions (FD) that impact major events is important in order to proactively design safer systems OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to use a systems approach to investigate the aetiology of minor and major FDs in ORs in terms of the people involved, tasks performed and OR traffic, as well as the location of FDs and other environmental characteristics of the OR that may contribute to these disruptions. METHODS Using direct observation and classification of FDs via video recordings of 28 surgical procedures, this study modelled the impact of a range of system factors-location of minor FDs, roles of staff members involved in FDs, type of staff activities as well as OR traffic-related factors-on major FDs in the OR. RESULTS The rate of major FDs increases as the rate of minor FDs increases, especially in the context of equipment-related FDs, and specific physical locations in the OR. Circulating nurse-related minor FDs and minor FDs that took place in the transitional zone 2, near the foot of the surgical table, were also related to an increase in the rate of major FDs. This study also found that more major and minor FDs took place in the anaesthesia zone compared with all other OR zones. Layout-related disruptions comprised more than half of all observed FDs. CONCLUSION Room design and layout issues may create barriers to task performance, potentially contributing to the escalation of FDs in the OR.
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- Anjali Joseph
- School of Architecture, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- School of Architecture, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
- Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- School of Architecture, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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Brownlee SA, Whitson PJ, Ibrahim AM. Measuring and Improving the Design Quality of Operating Rooms. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2019; 20:102-106. [PMID: 30789799 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2018.291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Existing research regarding design improvements to the operating room (OR) is scarce and emphasizes the compelling need to measure and test new design strategies and interventions. METHODS We propose a conceptual framework for measuring and improving OR physical space design by outlining how two existing measurement schemes can be adapted for ORs. The structure, process, outcomes model described by Donabedian in 1966 is used to show how each of these three measurement approaches can be used to evaluate OR design. In addition, we describe a common design framework that focuses on the end-user experience to highlight the impact different OR stakeholders can have on the prioritization of improvements. RESULTS The structure, process, outcomes model has both benefits and drawbacks for measuring OR design quality. For example, these components are easy to measure, highly actionable when deficient, and have high validity as the bottom line. However, they may not necessarily reflect better quality or correlate to better care, and some need risk adjustment to make comparisons fair. The end-user experience model should account for the needs of patients, OR nurses, anesthesiologists, surgeons, facilities managers, hospital administrators, infection control officers, and regulators, among others. CONCLUSION The design quality of ORs influences outcomes and determines the quality of experience for multiple stakeholders. Patients, providers, and hospital staff would benefit directly from efforts to improve OR physical space design. By adapting previously established frameworks, it is possible to measure, evaluate, and improve OR design.
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- Sarah A Brownlee
- 1 Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois
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- 2 HOK Architects, St. Louis, Missouri.,3 Department of Surgery & Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Gomes JA, Martins MM, Tronchin D, Fernandes CS. Validation of a Scale on Structure Indicators in the Operating Room: Contributions to Nursing. AQUICHAN 2019. [DOI: 10.5294/aqui.2019.19.1.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective: Measuring instruments play, namely, an important role in the safety and quality of care. The aim of this study consists in validating a scale conceived to evaluate the structure of the operating room (OR). Materials and Methods: Validation and psychometric evaluation were carried out of the instrument. The sample was comprised of 1019 professionals working in the OR for at least two years in 71 Portuguese hospitals; the research was conducted in 2017. Results: The results obtained in the reliability and validity tests reveal good internal consistency. The 28 items of the scale, and after the principal components analysis, were grouped into seven dimensions: “Environment and equipment”, “Resources for quality and safety”, “Circuits in the operating room”, “Facilities and operating requirements”, “Training and praxis in the operating room”, “Continuity in nursing care”, and “Specificities of professional groups”. Conclusion: The psychometric study allows us to state that the scale of structure indicators in the operating room (SIOR) is a reliable and valid instrument. Its use will permit evaluating and monitoring the structural conditions of the ORs.
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Setola N, Naldi E, Cocina GG, Eide LB, Iannuzzi L, Daly D. The Impact of the Physical Environment on Intrapartum Maternity Care: Identification of Eight Crucial Building Spaces. HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL 2019; 12:67-98. [DOI: 10.1177/1937586719826058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objectives, Purpose, or Aim: This article investigates whether the physical environment in which childbirth occurs impacts the intrapartum intervention rates and how this might happen. The study explores the spatial physical characteristics that can support the design of spaces to promote the health and well-being of women, their supporters, and maternity care professionals. Background: Medical interventions during childbirth have consequences for the health of women and babies in the immediate and long term. The increase in interventions is multifactorial and may be influenced by the model of care adopted, the relationships between caregivers and the organizational culture, which is made up of many factors, including the built environment. In the field of birth architecture research, there is a gap in the description of the physical characteristics of birth environments that impact users’ health. Method: A scoping review on the topic was performed to understand the direct and indirect impacts of the physical environment on birth intervention rates. Results and Discussion: The findings are organized into three tables reporting the influence that the physical characteristics of a space might have on people’s behaviors, experiences, practices and birth health outcomes. Eight building spaces that require further investigation and research were highlighted: unit layout configuration, midwives’ hub/desk, social room, birth philosophy vectors, configuration of the birth room, size and shape of the birth room, filter, and sensory elements. Conclusions: The findings show the importance of considering the physical environment in maternity care and that further interdisciplinary studies focused on architectural design are needed to enrich the knowledge and evidence on this topic and to develop accurate recommendations for designers.
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- Nicoletta Setola
- Department of Architecture, Università di Firenze, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Architecture, Università di Firenze, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Child Welfare and Social Work, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Health Care Professions, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Joseph A, Henriksen K, Malone E. The Architecture Of Safety: An Emerging Priority For Improving Patient Safety. Health Aff (Millwood) 2018; 37:1884-1891. [DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2018.0643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Anjali Joseph
- Anjali Joseph is a professor of architecture and the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Endowed Chair in Architecture and Health Design, School of Architecture, Clemson University, in South Carolina
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- Kerm Henriksen is a senior adviser, Human Factors and Patient Safety, at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, in Rockville, Maryland
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- Eileen Malone is a Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human Centered Design in the Operating Room advisory board member, School of Architecture, Clemson University
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Simsekler MCE, Ward JR, Clarkson PJ. Design for patient safety: a systems-based risk identification framework. ERGONOMICS 2018; 61:1046-1064. [PMID: 29394872 PMCID: PMC6116892 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2018.1437224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Current risk identification practices applied to patient safety in healthcare are insufficient. The situation can be improved, however, by studying systems approaches broadly and successfully utilised in other safety-critical industries, such as aviation and chemical industries. To illustrate this, this paper first investigates current risk identification practices in the healthcare field, and then examines the potential of systems approaches. A systems-based approach, called the Risk Identification Framework (RID Framework), is then developed to enhance improvement in risk identification. Demonstrating the strengths of using multiple inputs and methods, the RID Framework helps to facilitate the proactive identification of new risks. In this study, the potential value of the RID Framework is discussed by examining its application and evaluation, as conducted in a real-world healthcare setting. Both the application and evaluation of the RID Framework indicate positive results, as well as the need for further research. Practitioner Summary: The findings in this study provide insights into how to make a better amalgamation of risk identification inputs to the safer design and more proactive risk management of healthcare delivery systems, which have been an increasing research interest amongst human factor professionals and ergonomists.
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- M. C. Emre Simsekler
- Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Abu Dhabi, 127788, UAE
- University College London, School of Management, London, E14 5AA, UK
- Corresponding Author: M. C. Emre Simsekler, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, , T: +971 (0)2 501 8410, F: +971 (0)2 447 2442
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- University of Cambridge, Engineering Department, Engineering Design Centre, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK
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- University of Cambridge, Engineering Department, Engineering Design Centre, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK
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Bayramzadeh S, Joseph A, Allison D, Shultz J, Abernathy J. Using an integrative mock-up simulation approach for evidence-based evaluation of operating room design prototypes. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2018; 70:288-299. [PMID: 29866321 PMCID: PMC5992500 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Revised: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This paper describes the process and tools developed as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative simulation-based approach for iterative design and evaluation of operating room (OR) prototypes. Full-scale physical mock-ups of healthcare spaces offer an opportunity to actively communicate with and to engage multidisciplinary stakeholders in the design process. While mock-ups are increasingly being used in healthcare facility design projects, they are rarely evaluated in a manner to support active user feedback and engagement. Researchers and architecture students worked closely with clinicians and architects to develop OR design prototypes and engaged clinical end-users in simulated scenarios. An evaluation toolkit was developed to compare design prototypes. The mock-up evaluation helped the team make key decisions about room size, location of OR table, intra-room zoning, and doors location. Structured simulation based mock-up evaluations conducted in the design process can help stakeholders visualize their future workspace and provide active feedback.
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- Sara Bayramzadeh
- Clemson University, School of Architecture Lee 2, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA.
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- Clemson University, School of Architecture Lee 2, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA.
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- Clemson University, School of Architecture Lee 2, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA.
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- Health Quality Council of Alberta, Calgary, AB, Canada; Department of Anesthesia, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Zayed 6208, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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