Mistake-proofing the Design of Health Care Processes. Figure 5.41

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Figure 5.41. Floorplan of a patient room with bathroom

Floor plan of a St. Joseph's Hospital patient room with the bathroom placed near the head of the bed to prevent falls.

Source: Floor plan images© Joint Commission Resources. Enhancing the traditional hospital design process: a focus on patient safety. Jt Comm J Qual Safety 2004;30(3):115-24. Reprinted with permission.

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