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Tool

Cleaning Methods & Materials Characteristics Tool

June 2019 ∘ Tool ∘
This tool provides an overview of cleaning mechanisms (i.e., processes and/or technologies) and material characteristics, which in turn may influence materials selection and specification.
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Infection Prevention Teams: Engaging Interdisciplinary Experts Tool

June 2019 ∘ Tool ∘
This tool details each stakeholder’s role and responsibilities. Use this tool as a guide when building your own infection prevention team to ensure a common understanding of each team member’s contributions.
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Issue Brief

Contact Transmission, Part 2: Materials, Design, and Cleaning
June 2019 ∘ Issue Brief ∘
As part of the infection control toolbox, in this issue brief you will learn about, high-touch and soft surfaces and their effect on antimicrobial behavior, different cleaning mechanisms and their impact on surfaces, and an approach for structuring infection prevention teams during the design process. 
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Issue Brief

Contact Transmission, Part 1: The Role of Surfaces in Healthcare-Associated Infections
June 2019 ∘ Issue Brief ∘
As part of the infection control toolbox, in this issue brief you will learn about, the role of surfaces in the chain of transmission and the epidemiology of infections, environmental conditions that affect the growth and transmission of pathogens, and cleaning and disinfecting strategies.
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Webinar

Surfaces Matter: Evidence Based Strategies for Safe & Sustainable Lifecycle Performance for Patient & Staff Use Environments
June 2019 ∘ Webinar ∘
This webinar offers recent evidence-based strategies that if followed, can contribute to reduced healthcare-associated infections, better HCAHPS scores & longer lifecycle performance.  
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Webinar

Turning Renovation into Transformation
May 2019 ∘ Webinar ∘
In this webinar explore: when the new Women’s Clinic at Grady Hospital opened its doors in late 2017, more than a renovation was unveiled. A complete transformation of operations and processes influenced planning of the 28-exam room clinic, designed to improve the patient experience and provider efficiency. 
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Patient Experience: The "X" Factor of Design
May 2019 ∘ Webinar ∘
Explore insights gained from a multiyear research effort by Gensler to identify and quantify the factors of design that impact the human experience, as well as other industry sources. This webinar digs deeper to explore a trend discussed at these two speakers' standing-room only session at Healthcare Design Expo & Conference 2018.
Product / Project Innovation Highlights

Tower's Ligature-Resistant Stainless-Steel Shower Drain Cover
May 2019 ∘ Product / Project Innovation Highlights ∘
The ligature-resistant shower drain cover is designed to help lower the risks of suicide, self-harm, and the concealing of contraband, while the flush-mounted design provides a sleek, contemporary look.
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Full Circle Systems Engineering Innovative Design & Simulation Tools
June 2018 ∘ Product / Project Innovation Highlights ∘
How an engineering firm is helping a leader in healthcare transformation to leverage high-end tools for design and simulation.
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Gerflor Mipolam Symbioz
November 2017 ∘ Product / Project Innovation Highlights ∘
Mipolam Simbioz is a fully flexible homogenous compacted floorcovering sheet providing excellent resistance to wear and tear in high traffic areas.