CHALLENGES OF HOSPITAL STAFF PARTICIPATION IN THE TRANSITION PROCESS FOR COMMON SPACE IMPROVEMENT

–Common space refurbishment for improving the therapeutic environment in an acute hospital Part 2–

Abstract

This report studies the importance of hospital staff participation in the improvement process of a common space at acute hospital. The methods analyses the transition along the participation of hospital staff members and their self-recognition of accomplishments in the improvement process of a particular common space. Although a recent project has been developed opportunities for existing and different types of staff members, there is still the necessity to reconsider the participation management in future experiences such as the representative election system among divisions, and the organization of events and meetings as part of regular staff duties.