Figure 9.21 illustrates a sample linear hallway layout. During a period of random observation, Nurse Thomas Smith’s day includes 6 trips from the nursing station to each of the 12 patients’ room (back and forth), 20 trips to the medical supply room, 5 trips to the break room, and 12 trips to the linen supply room. What is his total distance traveled in miles?

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Figure 9.21 Traditional Hospital Layout Room 506 Room Room Room 503 Room 505 Room 501 502 504 Patient rooms are on two linear halways with exterior windows. Supply rooms are on interior corridors. This layout is called a "racetrack" design. 20 30 40' 50 60 70' Distance from Hallway nurses station (feet) 30 40 50 Electrical/ mechanical Break Nurses station Medical supply Linens room room Hallway 20' 30 40 50 60 70' Room 511 Room Room 509 Room Room 508 Room 510 512 507 Figure 9.21 Traditional Hospital Layout Room 506 Room Room Room 503 Room 505 Room 501 502 504 Patient rooms are on two linear halways with exterior windows. Supply rooms are on interior corridors. This layout is called a "racetrack" design. 20 30 40' 50 60 70' Distance from Hallway nurses station (feet) 30 40 50 Electrical/ mechanical Break Nurses station Medical supply Linens room room Hallway 20' 30 40 50 60 70' Room 511 Room Room 509 Room Room 508 Room 510 512 507

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