Identify Assess the physical environment
The layout of CDCs, the design of physical spaces and the positioning of equipment influence the way work is done.
Well-designed physical environments can contribute to staff well-being, efficiency and safe services.
What the data said: Examples of the impact of the physical environment
Patient amenities:
There are no patient amenities in the department. Patients need to leave the department and come back.
This is inconvenient, and some patients might get confused or lost.
Admin workspace:
The admin workspace houses two IT workstations, a printer, and various stationery and other office items in a very narrow space.
Team members who need to access the printer need to squeeze in behind the admin staff working at the IT system, causing frequent interruptions and distractions for the admin staff.