Establishing An Optimal Physical Environment In A Health Care Setting

Each person who is involved in creating, managing and maintaining the physical health care environment plays a significant role in providing care for those who come to health facilities. The structures, systems and equipment should work together to provide an environment that is comfortable, accommodating and safe. It is this environment that contributes to the health and healing process. This course brings to light the importance of a secure, safe, clean physical environment in a health care setting and reveals tactics and techniques for creating an optimal health care physical environment.
Explain how environmental variables can contribute to positive patient outcomes Identify the key attributes to creating the best physical healthcare environment Describe how governing regulatory bodies affect the physical healthcare environment