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Computer workstations that allow surgical team members to face the sterile field irrespective of the OR table position reduces unnecessary movement during a surgical procedure.

DESIRED OUTCOMES/CITATIONS

Improve movement and flow              

Peer-reviewed (empirical study)

Watkins et al., 2011
Watkins, N., Kobelja, M., Peavey, E., Thomas, S., & Lyon, J. (2011). An evaluation of operating room safety and efficiency: Pilot utilization of a structured focus group format and three-dimensional video mock-up to inform design decision making. HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 5(1), 6-22.

Best Practice report (non peer-reviewed)

Joseph & Allison, 2018
Joseph, A. & Allison, D. (2018). Designing A Safer OR. Healthcare Design Magazine. Available at https://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/trends/research-theory/designing-a-safer-or/
Improve visual awareness              

Peer-reviewed (empirical study)

Bayramzadeh et al., 2018
Bayramzadeh, S., Joseph, A., Allison, D., Shultz, J., Abernathy, J., & Group, R. O. S. (2018). Using an integrative mock-up simulation approach for evidence-based evaluation of operating room design prototypes. Applied ergonomics, 70, 288-299.

Best Practice report (non peer-reviewed)

Joseph & Allison, 2018
Joseph, A. & Allison, D. (2018). Designing A Safer OR. Healthcare Design Magazine. Available at https://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/trends/research-theory/designing-a-safer-or/

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Task Technology

Mobile workstations that are height and monitor angle adjustable accommodate staff of varying heights.

DESIRED OUTCOMES/CITATIONS

Improve workplace ergonomics              

Peer-reviewed (best practice, design guidelines, or literature review report)

Worley & Hohler, 2008
Worley, D. J., & Hohler, S. E. (2008). OR construction project: from planning to execution. AORN journal, 88(6), 917-941.

TYPE OF STRATEGY

People Technology

Workstation surfaces, such as the keyboard and stand, that are disinfectant safe support effective sanitization practices.

DESIRED OUTCOMES/CITATIONS

Reduce risk of contamination              

Peer-reviewed (best practice, design guidelines, or literature review report)

Worley & Hohler, 2008
Worley, D. J., & Hohler, S. E. (2008). OR construction project: from planning to execution. AORN journal, 88(6), 917-941.

TYPE OF STRATEGY

Task Technology

A circulating nurse workstation positioned with visual access to both the OR table and traffic entering and exiting the OR allows the circulating nurse to be aware of the entire surgical process without the need to constantly move around.

DESIRED OUTCOMES/CITATIONS

Improve visual awareness              

Peer-reviewed (best practice, design guidelines, or literature review report)

Brogmus et al., 2007
Brogmus, G., Leone, W., Butler, L., & Hernandez, E. (2007). Best practices in OR suite layout and equipment choices to reduce slips, trips, and falls. AORN journal, 86(3), 384-398.

Peer-reviewed (best practice, design guidelines, or literature review report)

Worley & Hohler, 2008
Worley, D. J., & Hohler, S. E. (2008). OR construction project: from planning to execution. AORN journal, 88(6), 917-94

TYPE OF STRATEGY

People Task Technology Built Environment
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