Ultraviolet lighting during orthopaedic surgery and the rate of infection
2007
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 89
Pages 1935-1940
Author(s): Ritter, M. A., Olberding, E. M., Malinzak, R. A.
Added September 2014
Hospital-Acquired Legionnaires Disease in a University Hospital: Impact of the Copper-Silver Ionization System
2007
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 44
Pages 263
Author(s): Mòdol, J., Sabrià, M., Reynaga, E., Pedro-Botet, M. L.
We evaluated the impact of the copper-silver ionization system in a hospital where hyperendemic nosocomial legionellosis and was present and all previous disinfection measures had failed. After implementation of the copper-silver ionization system, environmental colonization with Legionella species decreased significantly, and the incidence of nosocomial legionellosis decreased dramatically, from...
Added September 2014
Computerized mental health assessment in integrative health clinics: A cross-sectional study using structured interview
2007
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 16
Pages 441-446
Author(s): Leung, S., French, P., Chui, C., Arthur, D.
People who completed computerized mental health assessments while waiting in integrative health clinics better understood their own mental health after completing the assessment and had positive feelings about using a computer to assess their mental health.
Added February 2014
Antimicrobial drug use and infection control practices associated with the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in European hospitals
2007
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 13
Pages 269-276
Author(s): MacKenzie, F. M., Bruce, J., Struelens, M. J., Goossens, H., Mollison, J., Gould, I. M.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics such as methicillin and cephalosporins. MRSA may cause serious infections to patients with open wounds, invasive devices, and weakened immune systems, which are in some cases extremely difficult to treat. In recent years, the rate of MRSA infections has been increasing globally and causing high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare cost.
Added October 2012
Cost effectiveness of a medical vigilance system to reduce patient falls
2007
Nursing Economic$
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 25
Pages 333-338, 352
Author(s): Spetz, J., Jacobs, J., Hatler, C.
Patient falls refer to patients’ unplanned descent to the floor with or without injuries to the patients. Patient falls are a leading cause of injuries and death and contribute to healthcare cost increase. The prevention of patient falls is especially important in certain patients and settings such as post-neurosurgery units where patients are often confused. A variety of fall-prevention programs have been implemented by many hospitals. Some of such programs include environmental modifications in addition to educational and operation al changes.
Added October 2012
Patient Satisfaction: Evaluating the Success of Hospital Ward Redesign
2007
Journal for Healthcare Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 29
Pages 44-49
Author(s): Kline, T. J. B., Baylis, B. W. , Chatur, F., Morrison, S. A., White, D. E. , Flin, R. H., Ghali, W. A.
Numerous studies asses of the quality of patient care through patient satisfaction measures, and others gauge the interaction between caregivers and patients, but physical facilities are also cited as an important contributor to the patient experience. This study considers a Canadian context, where standards differ from those in the US (e.g. semi-private and ward rooms at the time of the study) and patient satisfaction may be less intrinsic as a benchmark, due to the government structure of care.
Added October 2012
Fluorescent lamp recycling
Author(s): H2E Incorporated
Added October 2012
Human factors criteria for displays: A Human Factors Design Standard update of chapter 5 (DOT/FAA/TC-07/11)
2007
Federal Aviation Administration
Report
Author(s): Ahlstrom, V., Kudrick, B.
Added October 2012
Effects of a ball-backrest chair on the muscles associated with upper crossed syndrome when working at a VDT
2007
Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 29
Pages 239-244
Author(s): Yoo, W.-G., Yi, C.-H., Kim, M.-H.
Added October 2012
Height of hospital beds and inpatient falls: a threat to patient safety
2007
The Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 37
Pages 537-538
Author(s): Tzeng, H.-M., Yin, C.-Y.
Added October 2012
Reduction in surgical suite infections in neursosurgical patients associated with a bedside hand hygene program in Vietnam
2007
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Author(s): Thu, L.T.A., Dibley, M., Nho, V.V., Archiblad, L., Jarvis, W., Sohn, A.
Added October 2012
Is Your Hospital Hospitable?: How Physical Environment Influences Patient Safety
2007
Nursing for Women's Health
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 11
Pages 506-11
Author(s): Stichler, J.F.
Added October 2012
The effects of visual display distance on eye accommodation, head posture, and vision and neck symptoms
2007
Human Factors
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 49
Pages 830-838
Author(s): Rempel, D., Willms, K., Anshel, J., Jaschinski, W., Sheedy, J.
Added October 2012
epic2: National Evidence-Based Guidelines for Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections in NHS Hospitals in England
2007
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Author(s): Pratt, R.J., Petlowe, C.M., Wilson, J.A., Loveday, H.P., Harper, P.J., Jones, S., McDougall, C., Wilcox, M.H.
Added October 2012
Evidence-Based Guideline: Changing the Practice of Physical Restraint Use in Acute Care.
2007
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 33
Pages 9-16
Author(s): Park, M., Tang, J.H.C.
Added October 2012
An evaluation of different methods for the recovery of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from environmental surfaces
2007
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 65
Pages 35-41
Author(s): Obee, P., Griffith, C.J., Cooper, R.A., Bennion, N.E.
Added October 2012
Falls--where do we stand?
2007
Missouri Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 104
Pages 63-7
Author(s): Morley, J.E.
Added October 2012
Laboratory instrument contamination with dermatophytes - a risk for dermatophytosis
2007
Letters in Applied Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 44
Pages 112-113
Author(s): Mahmoudabadi, A.Z.
Added October 2012
The movement towards a mercury-free healthcare
2007
Health Care Without Harm
Journal Article
Author(s): Karliner, H.
Added October 2012
Evaluating Equipment And Techniques for Safe Perioperative Positioning of The Morbidly Obese Patient
2007
Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care
Journal Article
Author(s): Hunt, D.G.
Added October 2012
