Carpeting in hospitals: an epidemiological evaluation
1982
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 15
Pages 408-15
Author(s): Anderson, RL, Mackel, DC, Stoler, BS, Mallison, GF
Choice of flooring in a healthcare environment has tremendous cost implications. The impact of flooring on health related issues are only just beginning to be considered. A common issue of contention in healthcare design environments is the use of carpets and the implications for patient satisfaction and safety issues. While research shows that carpets may act as microbial reservoirs (especially in areas that are busy and associated with patient care) the relevance to disease, i.e. the epidemiological relevance, is not clear.
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Increased recovery of Aspergillus flavus from respiratory specimens during hospital construction.
1982
The American Review of Respiratory Disease
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 125
Pages 33-38
Author(s): Sarubbi, F.A., Jr, Kopf, H.B., Wilson, M.B., McGinnis, M.R., Rutala, W.A.
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Relation of the inanimate hospital environment to endemic nosocomial infection
1982
New England Journal of Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 25
Volume 307
Pages 1562-6
Author(s): Maki, D.G., Alvarado, C.J., Hassemer, C.A., Zilz, M.A.
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An outbreak of airborne nosocomial varicella
1982
Pediatrics
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 70
Pages 550-556
Author(s): Gustafson T. L., Lavely G. B., Brawner Jr., E. R., Hutcheson Jr., R. H., Wright, P. F., Schaffner, W.
An outbreak of nosocomial varicella was traced to airborne spread from an immunocompromised child hospitalized from Nov 11-19, 1980. Seventy potentially susceptible children were hospitalized on the ward during that period. Although the index patient remained in strict room isolation throughout his hospital stay, eight of these patients contracted varicella. The afternoon of November 12 was the...
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