Efficacy of a far-ultraviolet-C light technology for continuous decontamination of air and surfaces
2024
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 45
Pages 132-134
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
2022
Environment International
Journal Article
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
2023
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 18
Pages e0287855
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
2023
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 20
Pages 3271
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.
Added February 2023
Efficacy of violet–blue light to inactive microbial growth
2022
Scientific Reports
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 20179
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.
Added November 2022
Contamination of personal protective equipment and environmental surfaces in Fangcang shelter hospitals
2023
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 51
Pages 926-930
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.
2022
AMB Express
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 146
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
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 268-283
Author(s): Platt, L. S., Chen, X.
Added November 2022
Surface contamination with SARS-CoV-2: A systematic review
2021
Science of the Total Environment
Journal Article
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
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 15
Pages 369-390
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.
Added August 2022
Contamination in the operating room environment: Patients, providers, surfaces, and air
2022
Infection Prevention: New Perspectives and Controversies
Book Section
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
2020
Osteoporosis International
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 31
Pages 2383-2394
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.
Added July 2022
Risk of air and surface contamination of SARS-CoV-2 in isolation wards and its relationship with patient and environmental characteristics
2022
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Journal Article
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
2022
Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering
Journal Article
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
2022
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
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
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 180-195
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.
Added November 2021
Antimicrobial coatings for environmental surfaces in hospitals: a potential new pillar for prevention strategies in hygiene
2022
Critical Reviews in Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 48
Pages 531-564
Author(s): Bäumler, W., Eckl, D., Holzmann, T., Schneider-Brachert, W.
Added October 2021
Hospital outdoor spaces: User experience and implications for design
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 256–267
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.
Added October 2021
Nondetection of SARS-CoV-2 on high-touch surfaces of public areas next to COVID-19 hospitalization units
2021
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 49
Pages 840-842
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
2021
BMC Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Author(s): Lualdi, M., Cavalleri, A., Bianco, A., Biasin, M., Cavatorta, C., Clerici, M., Galli, P., Pareschi, G., Pignoli, E.
Added July 2021