In the visioning process, which three questions are reasonably asked to help the team establish goals that link the project to the desired outcomes?

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a.       What is the project trying to achieve?

b.      What is the problem?

c.       What design concepts should be considered to meet these goals and objectives?

Typically, a strategic facilities plan outlines the goals and objectives of the organization, the market position driving the need for change, and specific projects focused on bringing the physical environment in alignment with operational goals. Which three additional elements are included in the strategic plan for a design project?

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a.       The project Scope

b.      A preliminary budget

c.       Implementation requirements

Consider a project conducted using a typical programming process. Then consider the same project conducted using EBD. On which task(s) would additional time be spent during the programming phase?

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Exploring current available evidence and discussing specific design features targeted at improving outcomes.

What is the project vision designed to articulate?

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The vision articulates the intentions, direction and EBD goals and objectives of the project. It should also specify the commitment to utilizing EBD research and processes.

What are the five elements of functional and space programming within the EBD process?

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a.       Using existing evidence to inform programming and forecast needs.

b.      Addressing environment of care components

c.       Incorporating evidence-based interventions

d.      Documenting the process and carefully record use of evidence and further formulation of hypothesis

e.      Evaluating the anticipated return-on-investment for design interventions.

What are the two primary purposes of the functional narrative of the future operational plan and space requirements?

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a.       The design team will use the functional narrative during the design process as a roadmap that describes how space needs to be configured to promote efficient and effective operational flow.

b.      The administrative transition team will use the functional narrative to identify the process, people and technology changes that need to be further developed during the design phases and implemented prior to occupying the new facility.

Existing evidence should be evaluated based on which three criteria?

a.  relevance, validity, reliability

b. importance, relevance, authority

c. rigor, methodology, generalizability

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a.       Relevance, validity, reliability

b.      Importance, relevance, authority

c.       Rigor, methodology, generalizability

 ____ 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

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a.       A comprehensive research plan

b.      A shared vision

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

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a.       Past

b.      Current

c.       Anticipated

On a particular project, the team determined that the project budget could not support specific costs directly associated with an EDB 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.

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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.

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

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a.       The project vision

b.      Health care costs

c.       Health care 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

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a.       Run it by the hospital administrators

b.      Conduct their own small research study

c.       Invite their colleagues to a focus group

 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

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a.       Staff and business costs

b.      Facilities and business costs

c.       Facilities and staff costs

Which two were  part of the Vision statement for PeaceHealth Oregon Region?

a.       Model of patient and family-centered care

b.      Continuous improvement using LEAN tools

c.       Include lifts in all patient rooms.

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a.       Model of patient and family-centered care

b.      Continuous improvement using LEAN tools

c.       Include lifts in all patient rooms.

 Which hospital formulated multiple hypotheses for its research studies including like-handed rooms and bathrooms on the headwall?

a.       Dublin Methodist Hospital

b.      Community Memorial Hospital

c.       St. Mary’s Hospital

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a.       Dublin Methodist Hospital

b.      Community Memorial Hospital

c.       St. Mary’s Hospital

Which hospital recognized that delayed transfers of patients between nursing units and lack of available beds are significant problems that increase costs and decrease quality of care?

a.  Dublin Methodist

b.  Methodist Hospital, Clarian Health

c.  Methodist Medical Center of Illinois

a.  Dublin Methodist

b.  Methodist Hospital, Clarian Health

c.  Methodist Medical Center of Illinois

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1. First Cost

2. Multi-year Cost

3. Life cycle Cost

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