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Effects of surface material, ventilation, and human behavior on indirect contact transmission risk of respiratory infection

Author(s): Sze‐To, G. N., Yang, Y., Kwan, J. K. C., Yu, S. C. T., Chao, C. Y. H.
Added April 2020

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Built Environment Considerations To Reduce Transmission

Author(s): Dietz, L., Horve, P. F., Coil, D. A., Fretz, M., Eisen, J. A., van den Wymelenberg, K.
Added April 2020

Impact of the Physical Environment of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities (RHCSF) on Staff and Residents A Systematic Review of the Literature

Author(s): Joseph, A., Choi, Y.-S., Quan, X.
Strategies related to the design of the built environment should be considered within the context of the culture of the organization and the resident population. This study of the physical environment of residential health, care, and support facilities addresses the range of settings and population, where other studies have been lacking. The literature review strongly suggests that the built environment is an important component of care provided in residential care settings.
Key Point Summary
Added May 2016

Exploring Perceptions of Designers and Medical Staff in South Korea about Design Elements for the Elder-Friendly Hospital

Author(s): Kim, D., Lee, J. H., Ha, M.
The elderly population is growing around the world and so is the geriatric patient population. The authors indicate that despite the fact that the elderly will soon be the primary users of healthcare services, healthcare facilities are not designed for the elderly. In this study, designers and medical staff were asked to rate the importance of 33 design elements in the context of an elder-friendly hospital.
Key Point Summary
Added August 2015

Physical Environment Provisions of USP “Pharmaceutical Compounding—Sterile Preparations”

Author(s): Beebe, C.
USP <797> reports standards and policies for all physical environments in which compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) are prepared, packaged, and stored. The standards apply specifically to people who prepare CSPs and must take care to reduce the risk of contamination from their behaviors, hygiene, and clothing (i.e., garb). Clinical workers whose work lies within this realm must be individually trained and evaluated to maintain the standards and reduce microbial contamination that results from contact.
Key Point Summary
Added September 2014

Life Safety Code Comparison

Author(s): Crowley, M. A., Harper, J. E.
Added May 2014

Healthcare Environmental Terms and Outcome Measures: An Evidence-based Design Glossary

Author(s): Quan, X., Malone, E., Joseph, A., Pati, D.
Added October 2012

Designing for Patient Safety: Developing Methods to Integrate Patient Safety Concerns in the Design Process

Author(s): Joseph, A., Taylor, E. M. , Quan, X., Jelen, M.
Added October 2012

Intensive care unit design and environmental factors in the acquisition of infection

Author(s): O'Connell, N.H., Humphreys, H.
Added October 2012

Control of construction-associated nosocomial aspergillosis in an antiquated hematology unit

Author(s): Loo, V.G., Bertrand, C., Dixon, C., Vitye, D., DeSalis, B., McLean, A.P., Brox, A., Robson, H.G.
Added October 2012

Managing building-related Aspergillus exposure

Author(s): Horner, W.E.
Added October 2012

The healing environment in our communities and healthcare settings: research excellence into practice

Author(s): Craft, N.
Added October 2012

Taking on toxics II: Health care without harm

Author(s): Cray, C..
Added October 2012

Standard principles for preventing and controlling infection

Author(s): Chalmers, C., Straub, M.
Added October 2012

Symposium looks into healthy designs

Author(s): Bennett, S.
Added October 2012

Acinetobacter spp. and the clinical environment

Author(s): Beggs, C.B., Kerr, K.G., Snelling, A.M., Sleigh, P.A.
Added October 2012

The impacts of cleaning on indoor air quality

Author(s): Ashkin, S.
Added October 2012

Aspergillosis in immunocomprised paediatric patients: associations with building hygiene, design and indoor air

Author(s): Anderson, K., Morris, G., Kennedy, H., Croall, J., Michie, J., Richardson, M., Gibson, B.
Added October 2012

Heliport-associated Nosocomial Mucormycoses

Author(s): Abzug, M.J., Gardner, S., Glode, M.P., Cymanski, M., Roe, M.H., Odom, L.F.
Added October 2012

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

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