Patient Safety Considerations for New Hospital Construction Diane Cookson, MBA Sky Ridge Medical Cen

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Patient Safety Considerationsfor New Hospital
ConstructionDiane Cookson, MBASky Ridge Medical
Center
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Design Elements

• Flow
• Acute Care Services on Main Level
• - Emergency Department
• - ICU
• - Surgical Services
• Diagnostic Services on Main Level
• - Radiology
• - Cardiac Cath Lab
• - Laboratory
• - Cardio Pulmonary

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• Pre-op
• - Admit all patients for invasive procedures
• Surgery
• Interventional Radiology

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Technology

• e-MAR
• (Electronic Medication Administration Record)
• IV Pumps
• Wireless Phone System
• PACS
• (Picture Archive Communication System)
• Infant Security/Other Security Systems
• Fire System

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New Facility Advantages

• Latest Technology
• Opportunity to purchase same equipment
• Ability to create a culture of safety

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Greatest Component to Success

• Great Planning
• Minimal Use of Agency/Travelers
• Education

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Lessons Learned

• Hire Early!
• Think Expansion Team
• Have Contingency Plan for Unexpected Volume