Part 1: Evidence-based facility design using Transforming Care at the Bedside principles.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Design
• Hospital Administration
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Academic hospitals require strategic expansion to meet evolving healthcare needs.
• Integrating patient- and family-centered care principles is crucial for modern healthcare facilities.
• The Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) initiative offers a framework for improving care delivery and environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To utilize Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) principles for evidence-based hospital expansion design.
• To advocate for a patient- and family-centered, safe, and positive work environment through data-driven recommendations.
• To outline the process of interdisciplinary collaboration in hospital design.

Main Methods:

• An interdisciplinary team applied TCAB principles to hospital expansion design.
• Evidence-based data was compiled and analyzed to support design recommendations.
• A nurse project manager facilitated communication between the design team, architects, and consultants.

Main Results:

• Evidence-based recommendations were generated for the hospital expansion.
• The design process emphasized patient- and family-centered care.
• A framework was established for creating a safe and positive work environment.

Conclusions:

• TCAB principles provide a robust framework for evidence-based hospital design.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to successful healthcare facility development.
• The design recommendations aim to enhance patient experience and staff well-being.