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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf16/rf16.shtml
July 01, 2001 - 1996, the percentage of visits that took place in outpatient
hospital settings and emergency rooms … As a portion of all ambulatory care visits
by blacks, emergency rooms visits fell from … of ambulatory care visits
occurring in hospital outpatient departments and emergency rooms … The percentage of ambulatory care visits that took place in emergency
rooms also declined … The proportion
of visits that took place in emergency rooms did not change significantly
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/Reiling.pdf
January 01, 2004 - between rooms, more absorbent ceiling tiles, quiet-engineered
mechanical systems, quiet-engineered … Mock-ups of room construction
Mock-up designs of patient rooms began immediately for the intensive … With these suggestions, our patient rooms evolved from a “traditional” patient
room (Figure 1). … Light
sources within rooms mimic natural light, yet allow for appropriate viewing of
patients. … All rooms are truly standardized in layout and placement of equipment and
supplies.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallpxtoolkit/fallpxtool3c.docx
January 29, 2013 - unit manager and facility engineer to identify and resolve environmental safety issues in hospital rooms … The inspection is designed to be performed room by room and bed by bed within each room (if rooms are
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/effect-computer-use-consultation
September 07, 1985 - Volume: 291 Issue: 6496 Pages: 639-42 HIT Description: A computer system available in consulting rooms … quality, Impact on health care access Summary: Settings: The study was conducted in the consulting rooms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44845/psn-pdf
July 01, 2016 - do so (steady state control)
and a hospital that moved to a new building with fewer than 50% single rooms … and Clostridium difficile infections increased in the older patients' ward after the move to
single rooms
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/anesthesiology-control-tower-feedback-alerts-supplement-treatment-actfast
January 01, 2023 - School of Medicine developed and evaluated an air traffic control-like command center for operating rooms … The Anesthesiology Control Tower: Like Air Traffic Control for Operating Rooms … The Anesthesiology Control Tower: Like Air Traffic Control for Operating Rooms
Using algorithms … Washington University developed and evaluated an air traffic control-like command center for operating rooms … Avidan
Integrating ACTFAST into operating rooms improves care
Machine learning algorithms for predicting
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-case6.html
November 01, 2014 - feature was not appropriate for postpartum rooms, because it reduced the mother's privacy. … Four supply rooms were built into a 24-bed unit with supplies for six patient rooms per supply room. … All the necessary supplies could not be accommodated in the smaller rooms. … Rooms were standardized by supply type so that there were two distinct linen rooms and two distinct rooms … NICU rooms, would lead to a reduction in infection rates.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/904.html
March 01, 2024 - Studies Highlight Design Challenges in Trauma Rooms . … Studies Highlight Design Challenges in Trauma Rooms
Two AHRQ-funded studies revealed that physical … and technological design of trauma rooms create challenges for clinical staff that impact patient safety … safety, provider technology needs and workflow efficiency should be considered when designing trauma rooms
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/research/shuttered/toolkitchecklist/medint.html
July 01, 2018 - Team member: __________________________
General (including condition of interior, space, number of rooms … Original patient capacity: ____________________________________________________________
Number of Rooms … Patient:
Emergency:
Operating rooms:
Intensive care units:
Estimated surge
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/research/shuttered/toolkitchecklist/medadvcare.html
July 01, 2018 - ___________ Location: _______________________ Team member: __________________________
Operating Rooms … Observations:
Rooms
Number of floors:
Number of rooms per floor by type
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-factors-wrong-patient-medication-orders-emergency-department
June 08, 2022 - Findings indicate that RaR events are more likely when patients share the same sex and have exam rooms … 14, 2024
The impact of sensory stimuli on healthcare workers and outcomes in trauma rooms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multicenter-collaborative-effort-reduce-preventable-patient-harm-due-retained-surgical-items
March 20, 2019 - bundle to reduce RSI, improve near-miss reporting, and increase process reliability in operating rooms … awareness of “near-miss” and retained surgical sharps: a national survey on United States operating rooms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-falls-and-other-safety-issues-occur-more-often-during-handovers-when-nurses-are-away
January 08, 2020 - retrospective study examined the incidence of falls during nursing handovers performed in designated rooms … June 5, 2019
Separate medication preparation rooms reduce interruptions and medication
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/associations-between-healthcare-environment-design-and-adverse-events-intensive-care-unit
August 17, 2022 - adverse events such as healthcare-acquired infections or unplanned reintubation occurring in regular ICU rooms … , as compared to refurbished rooms (e.g., acoustic panels, cyclic lighting, accessible patio).
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/Part-I-SOPS-ASC-DatabaseReport.pdf
December 01, 2021 - Number Percent Number Percent
1 to 2 rooms 33 14% 694 8%
3 rooms 47 20% 1,226 14%
4 to 5 rooms … 83 35% 3,232 36%
6 rooms or more 72 31% 3,766 42%
Census Region1 Number Percent Number Percent … However, ASCs with 1 to 2 operating/procedure rooms had the highest
average percent positive response … ASCs with 6 or more operating/procedure rooms had the lowest (71
percent). … • ASCs with 1 to 2 operating/procedure rooms had the highest average percent positive for
the item
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/communication-material-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - of Speaking Up audio, CUS technique
Audience: All employees in operating, procedure, and recovery rooms … Example of Closed-Loop Communication audio
Audience: All employees in operating, procedure, and recovery rooms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/guides/guide-infection-prevention.pdf
March 01, 2017 - ▪ Private rooms are the best way to prevent the spread of germs and infections. … Private rooms are the best
way to do this. … and after leaving the rooms … ▪ Wear gloves and a gown when entering residents’ rooms and remove them when leaving
the rooms. … ▪ Residents on droplet precautions should stay in their rooms.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/ps-research-summary.html
November 01, 2023 - that optimizing the physical, functional, and aesthetic details of healthcare facilities (e.g., units, rooms
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/assessment-education-and
February 01, 2007 - Interoperability: Decision support (DS) was linked to established CPOE system System Penetration: Emergency rooms … , operating rooms, and post-anesthesia care units did not have cpoe and did not participate.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preoperative-surgical-briefings-do-not-delay-operating-room-start-times-and-are-popular
March 02, 2022 - Preoperative team briefings , or time outs, are now considered mandatory in operating rooms. … awareness of “near-miss” and retained surgical sharps: a national survey on United States operating rooms