Monthly Archives: March 2020

A recent study revealed that hospital design and layouts can have an impact on whether cesarean deliveries are ordered during the birthing process. According to Fast Times, the study conducted by Ariadne Labs, a health system innovation center, and MASS Design Group, looked into the physical designs of hospital labor and delivery units, and whether they could lead to a higher rate of cesarean deliveries. The researchers reviewed a dozen hospitals and birth centers in the U.S., compiling data such as distance between labor and delivery rooms (LDRs), number of available rooms, as well as healthcare data. We highly suggest you read the study overview at the source link below for further details. It found that there may be a correlation between higher ratios of operating rooms (ORs) to labor and delivery rooms (LDRs), and higher cesarean rates, as access to more ORs may to lead to higher numbers of procedures….
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