Study to Determine the Most Feasible Sign System for Improving the Flow of Patients in the Interior Hospital

摘要

The study determined the most feasible internal hospital sign system aimed at improving the flow of patients throughout the hospital and developed a sign system that is understandable, readable, durable, and attractive. The study conducted a literature review and developed a hospital movement control plan which aided in sign placement. In addition, a questionnaire queried patients for the current sign strengths and weaknesses. This data was then evaluated and a simple, understandable system was implemented. The study concluded that silkscreening was the most effective and inexpensive method, and so, the writer developed specific departmental signs to provide better direction. The study recommended that pictorial signs were better than written signs and recommended money be allocated to phase in an upgraded standardized sign system. Keywords: Health care; Hospital sign system; Medical equipment; Graphics. (sdw)