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Research Reveals How Hospital Room Features May Impact Clinical Outcomes for Patients After Surgery

Researchers at the University of Michigan have published their findings of a recent study, which sought to better understand whether certain hospital room features impact mortality and length of stay after surgery.

“We were fascinated to see from a previous study that mortality was different in rooms that were in the line of sight of a nurse’s station. Nurses could more readily assess the patient’s condition and intervene more quickly in severe events. We wanted to see how this finding would play out at our Read More …

Call for Case Studies: Telemedicine and the Future of Health Facilities Design

Telemedicine and the Future of Health Facilities Design, a Sprague Foundation-sponsored research project, is seeking case studies. The deadline to submit is May 31.

The research project seeks to determine how the progression of telemedicine has influenced architecture, health facilities design and the care delivery model. Read More …

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