The Role of the Physical and Social Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace


 

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Author(s): The Center for Health Design

Research Area: Health

Type: Report

Abstract:

This literature review examines the impact of the physical environment, along with other factors such as culture and social support, on the health and safety of the care team, effectiveness of the health care team in providing care and preventing medical errors, and patient and practitioner satisfaction.