EDAC Healthcare Facility Design Principles

Question 1

Which room configuration is most strongly supported by EBD evidence for reducing patient falls?

Accepted Answer

Acuity-adaptable single-patient rooms with bathroom near the bed

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Multi-bed wards with shared bathrooms at the end of the hall

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Open bay layouts with central nursing station monitoring

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Double-occupancy rooms with curtain dividers

Question 2

What is the primary EBD rationale for decentralized nursing stations?

Accepted Answer

They reduce nurse walking distance and increase time at the bedside

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They lower construction costs by eliminating a central hub

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They improve physician communication by centralizing records

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They reduce noise in administrative areas

Question 3

In evidence-based design, 'wayfinding' primarily addresses:

Accepted Answer

How patients, visitors, and staff navigate through a healthcare facility

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The structural pathways for utility systems within walls

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Regulatory evacuation routes required by fire codes

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The flow of medical supplies from loading dock to units

Question 4

Which design feature is most supported by evidence for reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

Accepted Answer

Hands-free handwashing sinks at the point of care

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Carpeted flooring in patient corridors

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Shared patient bathrooms between adjacent rooms

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Recirculated air systems without HEPA filtration

Question 5

What does 'patient-centered care' mean in the context of EBD facility design?

Accepted Answer

Design decisions are driven by patient needs, preferences, and outcomes

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Patients participate directly in architectural drawings

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All facility spaces are physically centered around a patient lounge

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Patient billing and administration are co-located with clinical spaces

Question 6

Which ceiling height and layout feature is most associated with reduced feelings of patient anxiety in evidence-based design?

Accepted Answer

Higher ceilings with access to natural light and views of nature

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Low ceilings with warm artificial lighting and no windows

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Industrial open-grid ceilings with recessed fluorescent fixtures

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Mirror-covered ceilings to create a sense of space