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Why is it important to consider the perspective(s) of community-based organizations or
associations in the design of healthcare facility? Correct Answ_Many associations are in a
position to provide expert advice for the care of their constituencies. For example, the national
Association of the Deaf is available to consult on design interventions that help to accommodate
the needs of the hearing impaired. Public institutions such as libraries, historical societies, and
disaster committees can also provide important insights that benefit facility design.
Which professionals might comprise a hospital design research team? Correct Answ_A
research team may included individuals with research degrees, students, or those with experience
in research related TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. OTHER KEY MEMBERS OF A
RESEARCH TEAM MAY INCLUDE THE HOSPITAL'S quality improvement, rewords,
finance, and information systems managers, as well as clinicians who will aid in identifying,
taking, and monitoring clinical and financial indicators significant to the project goals.
What are the six components that make up the Environment of Care (EOC)? Correct
Answ_Delivery of care model (concepts)
facility and service users (people)
systems design
,layout and operations planning
physical environment
design process and implementation
What type of facilities give patients a wide range of healthcare choices ad attempt to meet
consumer needs of convenience and cost reduction? Correct Answ_freestanding facilities
When an individual receives personal care on an ongoing basis because of a disability or chronic
illness that limits his or her ability to function , what is the name of this type of care? Correct
Answ_long-term care
Hospitals have expanded their outpatient departments, which can be broadly classified into fie
main types. What is one category that can be classified as hospital-based outpatient service?
Correct Answ_women's health
Hospital Based outpatient Services Correct Answ_Clinical Services
Surgical services
Emergency services
Home healthcare
,women's health centers
Free standing Facilities Correct Answ_walk-in clinics
urgent care centers and emergicenters
Suricenters
What is another name for outpatient care? Correct Answ_Ambulatory care
Who is accountable for all of the services ad behaviors of a hospital organization? Correct
Answ_the CEO of the organization
Who recommends expenditures to further enable the healthcare facility to meet community needs
and/or shareholder value? Who approve(s) or disapprove(s) the recommendation? Correct
Answ_CEO, Board
Which strategy applied to facility design calls for staff involvement i the design of effective and
efficient facilities based o their day-to day experience? Correct Answ_participative
management
, The culture of an organization can be defined by several components that help to create the
culture. What is the name of one of the components? Correct Answ_Physical environment
How is research defined in the context of EBD? Correct Answ_in EBD, research general
refers to empirical research, the systematic investigation of the tangible facts (for example,
empirical data) aimed at gaining knowledge, making discoveries, testing or revising theories, and
applying the new knowledge. Empirical data refers to the information that can be directly sensed
(seen, heard, touched tasted, and smelled) and is demonstrable to other people.
How can existing data within a healthcare facility be used in EBD, given institutional approval?
Correct Answ_Given institutional approval, 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
outcomes in four key areas. What are these key areas? Correct Answ_reduction in staff stress
and fatigue
improvement in patient safety
reduction in patient stress
improvement in overall healthcare quality