EDAC Study Guide 3 Questions
and Answers All Correct
Existing evidence should be evaluated based on which three criteria?
a) relevance, validity, reliability
b) importance, relevance, authority
c) rigor, methodology, generalizability"" - Answer-" a) relevance, validity, reliability
__________ is necessary to document the links between project goals, desired
outcomes, and the supporting evidence.
a) a comprehensive research plan
b) a shared vision
c) meticulous record keeping"" - Answer-" c) meticulous record keeping
Part of the development of a strategic facilities plan is to assess the current processes
at a macro level and collect data on the ____________ level of performance within the
organization.
a) past
b) current
c) anticipated"" - Answer-" b) current
On a particular project, the team determined that the project budget could not support
specific costs directly associated with an EBD design intervention. What is the best
strategy at this point?
a) drop the EBD design intervention
b) Enlist the help of consultants to find more funding
c) determine if the projected return-on-investment off-sets the additional project costs"" -
Answer-" c) determine if the projected ROI off-sets the additional project costs
With the assistance of a researcher, the team must find and review evidence that links
the design of the physical environment to ___________.
a) the project vision
b) health care costs
c) health care outcomes"" - Answer-" c) healthcare outcomes
When existing research is not available to inform EBD goals, what can the project team
do prior to finalizing the functional and space program in order to inform the program?
a) run it by the hospital administrators
b) conduct their own small research study
, c) invite their colleagues to a focus group"" - Answer-" b) conduct their own small
research study
To help the executive team make informed decisions the Business Case document
should evaluate:
a) staff and business costs
b) facilities and business costs
c) facilities and staff costs"" - Answer-" b) facilities and business costs
The research plan and the vision and business case will be linked in the __________
and ____________ phases of design. - Answer-Schematic and design
New ideas for design intervention may arise in the early phases of design. New
_____________ may come to the team's attention. - Answer-hypotheses There may be
many hypotheses. Not all of them need be researched, however."
What two processes does EBD incorporate that typical healthcare design does not? -
Answer-"1) using available relevant evidence to educate the EBD team and inform
design
2) creating new evidence linking design interventions and outcomes to share and
enhance the body of EBD knowledge""""""
"
The project team should be assembled _________ in the project. The team should also
be _____________ including administrators, professionals/users,
architects/consultants/planners, researchers, etc. - Answer-early, interdisciplinary
The interdisciplinary team should be assembled early. The linear timing of involvement
of team members should ______(a)______ followed - Answer-
team members ______(b)_____ all be involved at the same early stage in the process. -
Answer-a) not be b) should be
Executive leadership is essential. The board of directors, CEO, CFO, CIO, and hospital
and medical administrators make _____(a)______ decisions and can most strongly
influence ______(b)______ change. - Answer-a) financial b) cultural and instittuational
_____________________ provide expertise specific to the areas of interest and
understanding of current trends and technologies. - Answer-Specialists and consultants
________________ provide an understanding of first-hand experience receiving
healthcare. - Answer-Patients, families and community patient advocates
_______________ are specifically trained in the EBD process and should be involved
early - Answer-EBD researchers
and Answers All Correct
Existing evidence should be evaluated based on which three criteria?
a) relevance, validity, reliability
b) importance, relevance, authority
c) rigor, methodology, generalizability"" - Answer-" a) relevance, validity, reliability
__________ is necessary to document the links between project goals, desired
outcomes, and the supporting evidence.
a) a comprehensive research plan
b) a shared vision
c) meticulous record keeping"" - Answer-" c) meticulous record keeping
Part of the development of a strategic facilities plan is to assess the current processes
at a macro level and collect data on the ____________ level of performance within the
organization.
a) past
b) current
c) anticipated"" - Answer-" b) current
On a particular project, the team determined that the project budget could not support
specific costs directly associated with an EBD design intervention. What is the best
strategy at this point?
a) drop the EBD design intervention
b) Enlist the help of consultants to find more funding
c) determine if the projected return-on-investment off-sets the additional project costs"" -
Answer-" c) determine if the projected ROI off-sets the additional project costs
With the assistance of a researcher, the team must find and review evidence that links
the design of the physical environment to ___________.
a) the project vision
b) health care costs
c) health care outcomes"" - Answer-" c) healthcare outcomes
When existing research is not available to inform EBD goals, what can the project team
do prior to finalizing the functional and space program in order to inform the program?
a) run it by the hospital administrators
b) conduct their own small research study
, c) invite their colleagues to a focus group"" - Answer-" b) conduct their own small
research study
To help the executive team make informed decisions the Business Case document
should evaluate:
a) staff and business costs
b) facilities and business costs
c) facilities and staff costs"" - Answer-" b) facilities and business costs
The research plan and the vision and business case will be linked in the __________
and ____________ phases of design. - Answer-Schematic and design
New ideas for design intervention may arise in the early phases of design. New
_____________ may come to the team's attention. - Answer-hypotheses There may be
many hypotheses. Not all of them need be researched, however."
What two processes does EBD incorporate that typical healthcare design does not? -
Answer-"1) using available relevant evidence to educate the EBD team and inform
design
2) creating new evidence linking design interventions and outcomes to share and
enhance the body of EBD knowledge""""""
"
The project team should be assembled _________ in the project. The team should also
be _____________ including administrators, professionals/users,
architects/consultants/planners, researchers, etc. - Answer-early, interdisciplinary
The interdisciplinary team should be assembled early. The linear timing of involvement
of team members should ______(a)______ followed - Answer-
team members ______(b)_____ all be involved at the same early stage in the process. -
Answer-a) not be b) should be
Executive leadership is essential. The board of directors, CEO, CFO, CIO, and hospital
and medical administrators make _____(a)______ decisions and can most strongly
influence ______(b)______ change. - Answer-a) financial b) cultural and instittuational
_____________________ provide expertise specific to the areas of interest and
understanding of current trends and technologies. - Answer-Specialists and consultants
________________ provide an understanding of first-hand experience receiving
healthcare. - Answer-Patients, families and community patient advocates
_______________ are specifically trained in the EBD process and should be involved
early - Answer-EBD researchers
