EDAC EXAM
A researcher on the project team wants to make sure that a new observation tool they developed has a high degree of realizability. How should the researcher ensure the observation tool is reliable ?
(A) Submit the tool to the Institutional Review Board(IRB) for review.
(B) Test th...
EDAC EXAM
A researcher on the project team wants to make sure that a new observation tool
they developed has a high degree of realizability. How should the researcher ensure
the observation tool is reliable ?
(A) Submit the tool to the Institutional Review Board(IRB) for review.
(B) Test the tool in a variety of setting both within and outside a hospital.
(C) Ask a team of researchers to validate that the tool is measuring what it's
supposed to measure.
(D) Have several researchers use the tool within a specified timeframe in place, with
the same subjects and see if similar results are achieved. - Answer-(D)
have several researchers use the tool within a specified timeframe in a place with the
same subjects and see if similar results are achieved.
Historically, most healthcare organizations have thought of the physical building as a
sunk cost. As a part of the evidence-based design process and one developing the
business case what is the physical building viewed as?
(A) A revenue center
(B) A strategic investment
(C) A capital expense
(D) A healing environment - Answer-(B)
Strategic Investment
When developing the preliminary research plan during conceptual design, what is
the primary purpose for creating a hypothesis?
(A) To determine the appropriate research methodology
(B) To identify the baseline data that needs to be collected
(C) To evaluate the outcomes for the various design options
(D) to establish a link between the design strategies and intendant results - Answer-
(D)
To establish a link between the design strategies and intended results
An architectural firm is interested in conducting their own post occupancy evaluation
for a recently completed project. To increase the credibility of the findings what
should the firm do first?
determine which hypothesis to measure
conduct a pilot study to test the research tools
ensure there is adequate time and funding
Hire a third-party researcher to avoid bias - Answer-Hire a third-party researcher to
avoid bias
, The hospital project managers is making recommendations for participants to join
the interdisciplinary project team. There is a disagreement about whether to include
one or more vendors what is the most appropriate recommendation?
-Include vendors because they provide insight and perspective regarding selection of
appropriate products to meet project goals.
-do not include vendors because it is difficult for them to maintain objectivity in
selection of appropriate products to meet project goals.
-include vendors because they will offer substantial discounts on their products
-do not include vendors because they present their own research data and
influences selection of products. - Answer-Include vendors because they provide
insight and perspective regarding selection of appropriate products to meet project
goals
A project team is interested in reducing patient falls an increase in staff satisfaction
on an existing inpatient unit there are a variety of design changes that could be
made to achieve these goals these include installation of a nonslip Lauren, I
decentralize nurse station layout, and handrails in the patient room. Given the limited
budget what should the project team do first to determine where to invest it's limited
resources?
-select the design feature that is most in line with the evidence base design goals
-review data to determine the cost of patient falls and complete a business case
-conduct a critical review of the existing research for each option
-Mark up patient rooms that includes proposed design feature - Answer-Conduct a
critical review of the existing research for each option
There is an opportunity for transformational change during a new design and
construction project. Who or what group is in the best position to drive the change in
culture necessary to achieve the vision for the new facility?
Physicians and nurses
chief executive officer
board of directors
chief operating officer - Answer-Chief executive officer
A project team wants a standardized patient rooms. Then hypothesize that the
implementation of the same handed rooms will improve outcomes. When evaluating
the results, what would be the best data to review that demonstrates an
improvement in clinical process?
Length of stay reports
patient satisfactory surveys
medical error rates
healthcare associated infection rates - Answer-Medical error rates
To address registration congestion issues, a small community hospital has
concurrently used lean and the evidence based design process when redesigning
the layout of the department. Prior to proceeding with the design development, what
is the best way to engage and users to test the new process in space layout?
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