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

Answer

Single-patient acuity-adaptable rooms with bathrooms positioned near the bed reduce the distance patients must travel, lowering fall risk.

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

Answer

Decentralized nursing stations place nurses closer to patient rooms, reducing travel time and increasing direct patient care time.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Wayfinding encompasses all environmental cues — signage, landmarks, layout — that help people orient and navigate a healthcare facility.

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

Answer

Placing hands-free sinks at the point of care increases hand hygiene compliance, which is the most effective method of reducing HAIs.

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

Answer

Patient-centered design prioritizes the patient's physical, emotional, and social needs as the primary driver of all design decisions.

EDAC - Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification Practice Test