Table 4.

Recommended design modifications and associated anticipated outcomes identified through the POE.

Recommendations	Anticipated Outcomes
Switch the location of the medication supplies with the automated medication dispensing cabinet and medication preparation area.	○reduce the number of interruptions ○more effective cart storage ○reduce congestion ○better access to the fridge ○reduce time for medication preparation
2.Include a sharps container within arm’s reach of medication preparation areas.	○reduce congestion when accessing the sharps container
3.Store all patient bins together.	○make it easier to find patient bins ○reduce congestion when accessing patient bins ○reduce likelihood of selecting the wrong patient bin