Abstract
Article: Opportunities for Inpatient Room Designs That Facilitate Imaging Professionals in Providing Diagnostic Patient Care: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Kevin D. Evans, PhD, RT, RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, Carolyn M. Sommerich, PhD, CPE, Elizabeth B. N. Sanders, PhD, Emily S. Patterson, PhD, Jing Li, PhD, and Steve A. Lavender, PhD
Category: Musculoskeletal [MSK]
Credit: 1.0 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Opportunities for Inpatient Room Designs That Facilitate Imaging Professionals in Providing Diagnostic Patient Care: A Mixed Methods Study,” you will be able to:
Describe the best patient room design to minimize musculoskeletal injuries associated with portable bedside imaging
Illustrate and explain the purpose for creating distinct room zones and the purpose of each zone
Discuss resolutions for the barriers to portable bedside imaging presented with current patient room designs
Which room design criterion was important among all groups? Layout Shape Size Blinds
What is the clinical zone? Work area for health care staff Area designated for visitors Allows for passage of staff Contains all electrical outlets
What is a potential benefit of smaller ultrasound equipment? Increases efficiency Easier to position in patient’s room Fewer musculoskeletal injuries Decreases need to reposition the patient
What has been documented to cause approximately 25% of RT injuries? Reaching Lifting patients Pushing equipment Awkward postures
What was the beginning phase for this study? Focus groups for discovery Room design Developing room prototypes Evaluation
Which innovation design feature could most likely reduce the damage to imaging equipment? Flip computer workstation Easy access Spectralink phone Waist-high electrical outlets Exterior sliding door
Most imaging professionals work in which setting? Freestanding clinic Hospital Academic center Outpatient center
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