Practical Healthcare Epidemiology


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A clear, hands-on outline of best practices for infection prevention that directly improve patient outcomes across the healthcare continuum.




Natural Ventilation for Infection Control in Health-care Settings


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This guideline defines ventilation and then natural ventilation. It explores the design requirements for natural ventilation in the context of infection control, describing the basic principles of design, construction, operation and maintenance for an effective natural ventilation system to control infection in health-care settings.







Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities


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Reflecting the most current thinking about infection control and the environment of care, this new edition also explores functional, space, and equipment requirements for acute care and psychiatric hospitals; nursing, outpatient, and rehabilitation facilities; mobile health care units; and facilities for hospice care, adult day care, and assisted living. [Editor, p. 4 cov.]







The EBMT Handbook


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This Open Access edition of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) handbook addresses the latest developments and innovations in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. Consisting of 93 chapters, it has been written by 175 leading experts in the field. Discussing all types of stem cell and bone marrow transplantation, including haplo-identical stem cell and cord blood transplantation, it also covers the indications for transplantation, the management of early and late complications as well as the new and rapidly evolving field of cellular therapies. This book provides an unparalleled description of current practices to enhance readers' knowledge and practice skills. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.







Infection Control in the Built Environment


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This HBN supersedes and replaces all versions of Health Facilities Note 30 (HFN30). It discusses the various stages of a capital build project from initial concept through to postproject evaluation and highlights the major infection prevention and control (IPC) issues and risks that need to be addressed at each particular stage to achieve designed-in IPC. The principles of this guidance can be applied to all healthcare facilities, mental health settings are included. The most important points raised by the document are the need: for an awareness of appropriate Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda pertinent to new build or refurbishment projects; for timely, comprehensive and collaborative partnership between all parties to achieve IPC goals specific to each construction project; for all stakeholders to understand the basic principles of 'designed-in' IPC; to understand and assess the risks of infection relating to construction projects and the physical environment; for robust project management in relation to IPC considerations for all new-build and refurbishment projects; for a system of signing-off plans and meeting notes to include all participating parties including the IPC team; for quality control throughout the duration of the construction project; to regularly consult with and update all relevant parties throughout the project; to continually monitor developments.




Infection Control During Construction Manual, Third Edition


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Infection Control During Construction Manual, Third Edition Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM The greatest tool to prevent infection during construction is awareness. This updated resource by expert Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM, along with contributions from 10 other experts, helps you prevent and manage healthcare-associated infections related to construction, renovations, repair, and maintenance activities. Easy-to-use tools help you set up a risk management program, monitor construction activities, and comply with all regulatory codes and standards. Benefits: Stay compliant with all standards, regulations, guidelines, and code changes for any type of hospital construction, renovation and/or maintenance project Prevent the spread of HAIs including Legionella, Aspergillus, MRSA, and VRE Monitor your IC during construction program effectively with customizable checklists, charts, forms, and guidelines Use proven containment protocols if an outbreak of any sort does occur in your building What's New: Includes all recent updates to standards, regulations, and guidelines since the last edition in 2004 from organizations including The Joint Commission, FGI, ASHRAE, and CDC Tools/Forms: This resource also includes downloadable tools such as: ICRA matrix of precautions for construction and renovation Checklist for fungal growth sources in building Point-of-use containment device log Construction activity/infection control matrix Table of Contents Foreword By Judene M. Bartley, MS, MPH, SHEA Introduction By Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM Chapter 1: The Issues By Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM Chapter 2: Standards, Regulations, and Guidelines: Synergy for Good Practice or Barriers? By Judene M. Bartley, MS, MPH, SHEA Chapter 3: Infection Prevention and Control: Responsibilities of the Architect By Robert L. Dooley, AIA, ASHE Chapter 4: Fungi in Buildings By Philip R. Morey Chapter 5: Waterborne Pathogens By Tim Keane Chapter 6: Contamination Mitigation and Prevention By Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM Chapter 7: Containment Protocols By Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM Chapter 8: Project Commissioning and Environmental Testing By Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM Chapter 9: Integrating Infection Prevention and Control Into Projects--Understanding the Risks By Joan M. Wideman, MS, MT(ASCP)SLS, CIC Chapter 10: Education of the Project Team and Other Key Players By Joan M. Wideman, MS, MT(ASCP)SLS, CIC Chapter 11: Contracting Procedures By Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM Chapter 12: Effective Mold Management in Construction Projects: The View from a Contractor's Perspective By Rob Case, MS Chapter 13: Case Study: An Insider's Reflection 12 Years Later at the Integrated Approach to Reducing Risk in Construction and Maintenance-Related Projects By William Meins, BSc, MSc Chapter 14: Is the ICRA Program Successful? By Bette Meins, RN, BSN, MSN, CHPN, CHA Chapter 15: Facility Impact: Pay Now or Pay More Later By Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM Chapter 16: Case Study: A Hospital's Failure to Prevent an Airborne Fungal Infection By Andrew Schillinger, Esq., and John R. Layman, Esq.