Level I Trauma Room Design: Research-Based Strategies for Improved Outcomes

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The physical environment of trauma room plays a significant role in improving the treatment process and saving lives. This session will present the findings from a vigorous research project on Level I trauma room designs, titled, \u201cToward a Model of Safety and Care for Trauma Room Design.\u201d This project is a $2.47 million grant project awarded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). It is a cross-disciplinary collaboration between Kent State University\u2019s Healthcare Design, Nursing, and Computer Science programs and Cleveland Clinic Akron General. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The principal investigator of this project, Dr. Sara Bayramzadeh will present the research outcomes; a list of design strategies that create efficient workflow, reduce interruptions and disruptions of the treatment process, address the sensory stimulating factors properly, and integrate technology according to the clinicians\u2019 experience and suggestions. All this knowledge can serve as a primary source to direct trauma room designs. "]]]]}