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Study says poor healthcare facility design may hurt nurses' performance

Design choices can make nurses feel unvalued


An Australian study found that poorly-designed hospitals are adding to stress and burnout for nurses, according to an article on the Fierce Healthcare website.

The study found that design can negatively impact nurses' workflow and morale and may make them feel devalued.

Common design issues for nurses was a lack of a break area or meeting spaces and spaces to complete paperwork away from patient beds. 

Also, decentralizing equipment storage and placing break rooms near clinical areas can prevent nurses from making long trips to other needed areas.

Read the article.

 



May 24, 2016


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