Realizing Improved Patient Care Through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room, Volume 1

Authors

Clemson Center for Health Facilities Design & Testing

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Abstract

This 4-year grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality supports the development of a learning lab focused on designing a safer, more ergonomic operating room. Sponsor: Agency Agency for Healthcare Research Quality Project period: 9/1/15 to 8/31/19 Project Description: The overarching goal of the learning lab titled “Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) is to develop an evidence-based framework and methodology for the design and operation of operating rooms such that it impacts improved perioperative outcomes including surgical site infections, surgical errors and staff injuries.

Recommended Citation

Design & Testing, Clemson Center for Health Facilities, "Realizing Improved Patient Care Through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room, Volume 1" (2015). Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing. 3.
https://open.clemson.edu/chfdt/3