Preventing falls on an elderly care rehabilitation ward
2000
Clinical Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages 178-185
Author(s): Donald, I.P., Pitt, K., Armstrong, E., Shuttleworth, H.
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. Patient falls are more likely happen to elder patients and may cause special problems in rehabilitation units because falls may cause injuries and fear that impede the rehabilitation progress. It was also observed at the study site that the majority of falls happened at the bedside.
Added October 2012
Characteristics and circumstances of falls in a hospital setting
2004
Journal of General Internal Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 19
Pages 732–739
Author(s): Hitcho, E., Krauss, M., Birge, S., Dunagan, W., Fischer, I., Johnson, S., Nast, P. A., Costantinou, E., Fraser, V. J.
Patient falls refer to patients’ unplanned descent to the floor with or without injuries to the patients. Patient falls are common for inpatients, averaging 2.3 to 7 falls per 1,000 patient days. About 30% of the falls lead to injuries, which contribute to higher healthcare cost. In order to prevent falls, it is very important to understand the epidemiology of patient falls, including the characteristics of fallers, the distribution and patterns of falls, contributing factors, and fall-related injuries.
Added August 2012
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.
Added October 2012
Control of construction-associated nosocomial aspergillosis in an antiquated hematology unit
1996
Infection control and hospital epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 17
Pages 360-4
Author(s): Loo, V.G., Bertrand, C., Dixon, C., Vitye, D., DeSalis, B., McLean, A.P., Brox, A., Robson, H.G.
Added October 2012
Airborne Concentrations of Volatile Organic Compounds, Formaldehyde and Ammonia in Finnish Office Buildings with Suspected Indoor Air Problems
2009
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 6
Pages 200
Author(s): Heidi, J.S., Anna-Liisa, P., Sanna, K.L., Henri, M.R., Tapani, M.T., Pertti, O.P., Beatrice, C.B., Kari, E.R.
Added October 2012
An outbreak of aspergillosis in a general ITU
1991
The Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 18
Pages 167-77
Author(s): Humphreys, H., Johnson, E.M., Warnock, D.W., Willatts, S.M., Winter, R.J., Speller, D.C.
Added October 2012
Assessment of materials commonly utilized in health care: Implications for bacterial survival and transmission
2006
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 34
Pages 258-263
Author(s): Lankford, M.G., Collins, S., Youngberg, L., Rooney, D.M., Warren, J.R., Noskin, G.A.
Added October 2012
Colors can help soothe the pediatric patient
1981
Hosptials
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 55
Pages 159-160
Author(s): Skaggs, R.
Added October 2012
Hospital carpeting and epidemiology of Clostridium difficile
1994
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 22
Pages 212-7
Author(s): Skoutelis, A.T., Westenfelder, G.O., Beckerdite, M., Phair, J.P.
Added October 2012
Brominated flame retardants
2005
Health Care Without Harm
Journal Article
Author(s): Janssen
Added October 2012
Brominated flame retardants: A novel class of developmental neurotoxicants in our environment?
2001
Environmental Health Perspectives
Journal Article
Author(s): Eriksson, P., Jakobsson, E., Fredriksson, A.
Added October 2012
Children respond to therapeutic art
1980
Hospitals
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 54
Pages 67-69
Author(s): Hardgrove, C.
Added October 2012
Chlorine Dioxide Reactions with Indoor Materials during Building Disinfection: Surface Uptake
2009
Environmental Science & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 43
Pages 1329
Author(s): Heidi, H., Dustin, P., Richard, L.C.
Added October 2012
Acinetobacter spp. and the clinical environment
2006
Indoor and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 19-24
Author(s): Beggs, C.B., Kerr, K.G., Snelling, A.M., Sleigh, P.A.
Added October 2012
Disinfection of fabrics and carpets artificially contaminated with calicivirus: relevance in institutional and healthcare centres
2006
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 63
Pages 205-210
Author(s): Malik, Y.S., Allwood, P.B., Hedberg, C.W., Goyal, S.M.
Added October 2012
Feels Like Deja Vu All Over Again
2006
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue October 2006
Volume Contract Magazine
Pages 3
Author(s): Malkin, J.
Added October 2012
Current State of the Science: Health Effects and Indoor Environmental Quality
2007
Environmental Health Perspectives
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 115
Pages 958-964
Author(s): Mitchell, C.S., Zhang, J., Sigsgaard, T., Jantunen, M., Lioy, P.J., Samson, R., Karol, M.H.
Added October 2012
Do indoor chemicals promote development of airway allergy?
2007
Indoor Air
Journal Article
Author(s): Nielsen, G.D., Larsen, S.T., Olsen, O., Lovik, M., Poulsen, L.K., Glue, C., Wolkoff, P.
Added October 2012
NIOSH alert: preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace.
1997
NIOSH: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Journal Article
Author(s): NIOSH
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.
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