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The Effects of Signage and the Physical Environment on Stair Usage

Author(s): Bungum, T., Meacham, M., Truax, N.
Added August 2016

Hospital-Acquired Legionnaires Disease in a University Hospital: Impact of the Copper-Silver Ionization System

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...
Key Point Summary
Added September 2014

Flooring as an intervention to reduce injuries from falls in healthcare settings: an overview

Author(s): Drahota, A., Gal, D., Windsor, J.
As the elderly population grows, the risk of falls in healthcare settings and of injuries resulting from falls will increase, as this population exhibits higher risk for falling due to age-related factors. Researchers have long focused on variables that impact fall prevention in healthcare settings; yet, since prevention of all falls is not possible, and about 30% of patient falls result in injury, there is growing interest in understanding strategies for injury prevention, to reduce the more serious cost and health implications of falls.
Key Point Summary
Added March 2014

Human factors criteria for displays: A Human Factors Design Standard update of chapter 5 (DOT/FAA/TC-07/11)

Author(s): Ahlstrom, V., Kudrick, B.
Added October 2012

Degradation of additives and water-based adhesives on Vinyl-backed carpets: impact on indoor air quality

Author(s): Van, D.L.
Added October 2012

Is Your Hospital Hospitable?: How Physical Environment Influences Patient Safety

Author(s): Stichler, J.F.
Added October 2012

An evaluation of different methods for the recovery of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from environmental surfaces

Author(s): Obee, P., Griffith, C.J., Cooper, R.A., Bennion, N.E.
Added October 2012

Do indoor chemicals promote development of airway allergy?

Author(s): Nielsen, G.D., Larsen, S.T., Olsen, O., Lovik, M., Poulsen, L.K., Glue, C., Wolkoff, P.
Added October 2012

Spatial Measures Associated with Stair Use

Author(s): Nicoll, G.
Added October 2012

Falls--where do we stand?

Author(s): Morley, J.E.
Added October 2012

Current State of the Science: Health Effects and Indoor Environmental Quality

Author(s): Mitchell, C.S., Zhang, J., Sigsgaard, T., Jantunen, M., Lioy, P.J., Samson, R., Karol, M.H.
Added October 2012

Family members' experiences of the intensive care unit waiting room

Author(s): Kutash, M., Northrop, L.
Added October 2012

Steelcase's Medical Breakthrough

Author(s): Jana, R.
Added October 2012

Healthy Buildings: Impact on Nurses and Nursing Practice

Author(s): Guenther, R., Gillmore Hall, A.
Added October 2012

Moving to a purpose built acute psychiatric unit on a general hospital site--does the new environment produce change for the better?

Author(s): Feeney, L., Kavanagh, A., Kelly, B.D., Mooney, M.
Added October 2012

Why not ask the patient? An evaluation of the aesthetic surroundings in hospitals by patients.

Author(s): Caspari, S, N., Eriksson, K.
Added October 2012

The Road Ahead: The Need to Clarify and Re-Conceptualize Healing Environments

Author(s): Kuo, N., Hui, C.
Added October 2012

Sustainable healthcare architecture

Author(s): Guenther, R., Vittori, G.
Added October 2012