AHRQ Patient Safety Network: How to design hospitals with safety in mind.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network



How to design hospitals with safety in mind.

Eagle A. Hosp Health Netw. October 14, 2014.

Designing around space and human factors can reduce the spread of health care–associated infections. This article discusses ways to utilize multidisciplinary teams in facility design to augment the patient experience, reduce risks, and enhance care delivery.

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