Arizona hospital to bring in evidence-based design, technology
Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, August 9, 2007
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With the goal of improving patient care and hospital efficiency, a new Arizona hospital plans to bring in evidence-based, patient-friendly design elements and cutting-edge technology.
Banner Health, based in Phoenix, AZ, will soon be unveiling a $207 million hospital containing elements aimed at a quiet atmosphere, such as sound-absorbing ceiling tiles.
The hospital will reportedly be the first in the region to use a fully-integrated electronic health records (EHR) system. Additionally, nurses will receive individual voice-activated communication badges to limit overhead announcements. Operating rooms will include ceiling-mounted equipment to increase efficiency and safety, as well as high-tech imaging equipment and high-definition video systems for use during surgical procedures.
Sources: The Scottsdale Tribune, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Other articles of interest:
Delaware hospital uses wireless communication device
New York hospital hopes to improve patient satisfaction by reducing noise
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