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Efficacy of a far-ultraviolet-C light technology for continuous decontamination of air and surfaces

Author(s): Memic, S., Osborne, A. O., Cadnum, J. L., Donskey, C. J.
Added August 2023

Visualization of the infection risk assessment of SARS-CoV-2 through aerosol and surface transmission in a negative-pressure ward

Author(s): Guo, W., Fu, Y., Jia, R., Guo, Z., Su, C., Li, J., Zhao, X., Jin, Y., Li, P., Fan, J., Zhang, C., Qu, P., Cui, H., Gao, S., Cheng, H., Li, J., Li, X., Lu, B., Xu, X., Wang, Z.
Added August 2023

Potential Sources of Contamination on Textiles and Hard Surfaces Identified as High-Touch Sites Near the Patient Environment

Author(s): Nygren, E., Strömberg, L. G., Logenius, J., Husmark, U., Löfström, C., Bergström, B.
Added August 2023

A qualitative study of hospital interior environments during the COVID-19 pandemic

Author(s): Bae, S.
There is a substantial body of research on the relationship between the physical environment and human health, and more recently, a growing understanding around how the healthcare environment impacts users, such as healthcare personnel.
Key Point Summary
Added February 2023

Efficacy of violet–blue light to inactive microbial growth

Author(s): Amodeo, D., Lucarelli, V., De Palma, I., Puccio, A., Nante, N., Cevenini, G., Messina, G.
Research demonstrates that certain lights have antimicrobial properties. Violet-blue light at 405 nm (VBL405) has a broad-spectrum effect on organisms that frequently cause hospital-acquired infections including Clostridium difficile, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and various Mycobacterium.
Key Point Summary
Added November 2022

Contamination of personal protective equipment and environmental surfaces in Fangcang shelter hospitals

Author(s): Yao, Y., Cui, Y., Gao, X., Qian, Y., Hu, B.
Added November 2022

Copper-coated hospital surfaces: reduction of total bacterial loads and resistant Acinetobacter spp.

Author(s): Blehm, C. J., Monteiro, M. S., Bessa, M. C., Leyser, M., Dias, A. S., Sumienski, J., Gallo, S. W., da Silva, A. B., Barros, A., Marco, R., Preve, C. P., Ferreira, C. A. S., Ramos, F., de Oliveira, S. D.
Added November 2022

A computational approach to estimating healthcare contact surface material resilience

Author(s): Platt, L. S., Chen, X.
Added November 2022

Surface contamination with SARS-CoV-2: A systematic review

Author(s): Gonçalves, J., da Silva, P. G., Reis, L., Nascimento, M. S. J., Koritnik, T., Paragi, M., Mesquita, J. R.
Added August 2022

Lean design of the pediatric intensive care unit patient room for efficient and safe care delivery

Author(s): Lu, Y., Bishop, N. B., Zadeh, R. S.
Pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) are often operated by specially trained registered nurses (RNs). Due to the high stress and sensitivity of these environments, optimizing RN workflows and safety protocols is important.
Key Point Summary
Added August 2022

Contamination in the operating room environment: Patients, providers, surfaces, and air

Author(s): Jelacic, S., Bowdle, A., Bearman, G., Morgan, D. J., K. Murthy, R., Hota, S.
Added July 2022

A comparison of floor surfaces for injury prevention in care settings: impact forces and horizontal pulling force required to move wheeled equipment

Author(s): Keenan, B. E., Hallas, K., Drahota, A. K., Evans, S. L.
Injury-inducing falls frequently occur in both care homes and hospitals. One way to prevent fall-related injuries is shock-absorbing flooring. The authors of this study note that at the time of writing, there are no established standards for what type of flooring is most effective for injury prevention.
Key Point Summary
Added July 2022

Risk of air and surface contamination of SARS-CoV-2 in isolation wards and its relationship with patient and environmental characteristics

Author(s): Wang, K., Ho, K.-F., Leung, L. Y.-T., Chow, K.-M., Cheung, Y.-Y., Tsang, D., Lai, R. W.-M., Xu, R. H., Yeoh, E.-K., Hung, C.-T.
Added June 2022

Antimicrobial polymeric composites for high-touch surfaces in healthcare applications

Author(s): Liu, M., Bauman, L., Nogueira, C. L., Aucoin, M. G., Anderson, W. A., Zhao, B.
Added April 2022

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA on surfaces in a COVID-19 hospital ward indicates airborne viral spread

Author(s): Thylefors, J., Thuresson, S., Alsved, M., Widell, A., Fraenkel, C.-J., Löndahl, J., Medstrand, P., Senneby, E.
Added April 2022

Investigating the Feasibility of Multisensory Environments to Improve the Assisted Bathing Experience for Veterans with Dementia: A Clinical Trial

Author(s): Lorusso, L., Bosch, S., Park, N.-K., Shorr, R., Conroy, M., Ahrentzen, S., Freytes, M.
While multisensory environments (MSE) are generally regarded as therapeutic for people with dementia, this study was undertaken to understand the behavioral effects of MSE stimulus during bathing for veterans with dementia. Following the evaluation of MSE use in a bathing room representative of most found in long-term care settings, the study authors concluded that the exhibition of increased positive behaviors and decreased negative behaviors supports a functional relationship between improved bathing responses and multisensory interventions.
Key Point Summary
Added November 2021

Antimicrobial coatings for environmental surfaces in hospitals: a potential new pillar for prevention strategies in hygiene

Author(s): Bäumler, W., Eckl, D., Holzmann, T., Schneider-Brachert, W.
Added October 2021

Hospital outdoor spaces: User experience and implications for design

Author(s): Tseung, V., Verweel, L., Harvey, M., Pauley, T., Walker, J.
The impact of outdoor views and spaces on patient and staff outcomes has been studied, but using outdoor areas for therapy programming in post-acute and rehabilitation care requires further research.
Key Point Summary
Added October 2021

Nondetection of SARS-CoV-2 on high-touch surfaces of public areas next to COVID-19 hospitalization units

Author(s): Gavaldà-Mestre, L., Ramírez-Tarruella, D., Gutiérrez-Milla, C., Guillamet-Roig, F., Orriols-Ramos, R., Tisner, S. R., Pàrraga-Niño, N.
Added September 2021

Ultraviolet C lamps for disinfection of surfaces potentially contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 in critical hospital settings: examples of their use and some practical advice

Author(s): Lualdi, M., Cavalleri, A., Bianco, A., Biasin, M., Cavatorta, C., Clerici, M., Galli, P., Pareschi, G., Pignoli, E.
Added July 2021