A proclamation for change: transforming the hospital patient care environment.
Mounting evidence describes inefficiencies in the hospital work environment that threaten the safety and sustainability of care. In response to these concerns, diverse experts convened to create a set of evidence-based recommendations for the transformation of the hospital work environment. The resulting Proclamation for Change, now endorsed by multiple health systems and professional and consumer organizations, cites patient-centered design, systemwide integrated technology, seamless workplace environments, and vendor partnerships as the cornerstones of transformational change.
Hendrich
Ann
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Ascension Health, 4600 Edmundson Rd, St Louis, MO 63134, USA. AHendrich@ascensionhealth.org
Chow
Marilyn P
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Goshert
Wendy S
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D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D004282:Documentation; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000458:organization & administration; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006747:Hospital Communication Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D006754:Hospital Restructuring / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings / Q000379:methods; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018511:Systems Integration; D013996:Time and Motion Studies; D014481:United States; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration