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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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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Experimental Alterations in Playroom Layout and their Effect on Staff and Child Behavior
1982
Educational Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 2
Pages 103-119
Author(s): Neill, S.
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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.
Added October 2012
Pennsylvania power and light: A lighting case study.
1982
Buildings
Journal Article
Author(s): Allen, R.
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Frequency of visitation in nursing homes: patterns of contact across the boundaries of total institutions
1982
Gerontologist
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 22
Pages 424-8
Author(s): Hook, W.F., Sobal, J., Oak, J.C.
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The effects of family/friend visits vs. staff interaction on stress/arousal of surgical intensive care patients
1982
Heart & Lung: The Journal Of Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 11
Pages 457-463
Author(s): Fuller, B.F., Foster, G.M.
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Quantitative Noise Analysis in a Modern Hospital
1982
Archives of Environmental Health
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 37
Pages 361-4
Author(s): Aitken, R.J.
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Play and Play Areas for Hospitalized Children
1982
Children's Health Care
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 10
Pages 135-138
Author(s): Pisherchia, E., Bragg, C., Alvarez, M.
Added October 2012
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.
Added October 2012