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Evidence Based Design Validation
Published by The
Center for Health
Design 2011
PROBLEM: Per the CDC, many studies
have shown that the bacteria that cause
hospital-acquired infections are most
frequently spread from one patient to
another on the hands of healthcare
workers.
In 34 studies of hand washing, workers
washed their hands only 40% of the
time.
SOLUTION: Create a standard
directional flow with easy access to
sink and hand washing accessories at
the room entry. “…placing the hand
washing accessories on an equipment
rail allows adjustment in the system
without creating damage to the wall
and potential home for pathogens.”
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