not just the
ward,
includes:outdoor
areas, corridors,
canteens,
bathrooms
(personal care,
maintaining
dignity)
most pts
concerned with
privacy and
dignity. They
want an enviro
that is visually
pleasant:
bright, clean,
natural light
natural light source very important
bio clock, helps
relieve pain,
reduced staff
errors, lifts mood
impacts on psych and physical health
2005 G'ment requirement for single sex accommodation
privacy and dignity affected
by mixed sex, esp in older
pt or certain religions
Commission for Arcitecture and Built Enviro (CABE)
2003 Healthy Hospitals Campaigh
poor hospital design impacts on the
psychosocial and physical health of staff
burn out, poor
ergonomic
desigh = injury,
infection
control, walking
long distances,
nowhere to
relax, artifical
light (long shifts
in aftificial llight
and no
windows
best hosp enviro is one designed in partnership with architect, pts and staff
Evelina Children's Hosp
Power dynamic between pt + staff is affected by hospital design