The potential risks of Legionella arising from ligature-resistant fixtures
2023
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Author(s): Tarabay, J., Varkey, J. B.
Added March 2024
Customising hospitals for the future: A perspective focusing on infection prevention and control
2023
Discover Health Systems
Journal Article
Issue 24
Volume 2
Pages 1-8
Author(s): Presterl, E., Diab-Elschahawi, M., Lohfert-Praetorius, C., Gierlinger, S., Wetzlinger, H., Zingg, W.
Added October 2023
Experimental research on the cross-infection control performance of different ventilation strategies
2023-09-01
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Li, H., Lan, Y., Liu, M., Kong, X., Fan, M.
Added August 2023
Patient and ward related risk factors in a multi-ward nosocomial outbreak of COVID-19: Outbreak investigation and matched case–control study
2023
Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 21
Author(s): Leal, J., O’Grady, H. M., Armstrong, L., Dixit, D., Khawaja, Z., Snedeker, K., Ellison, J., Erebor, J., Jamieson, P., Weiss, A., Salcedo, D., Roberts, K., Wiens, K., Croxen, M. A., Berenger, B. M., Pabbaraju, K., Lin, Y.-C., Evans, D., Conly, J.-M.
Added April 2023
Effectiveness of copper as a preventive tool in healthcare facilities. A systematic review
2023
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 51
Pages 1038-1048
Author(s): Aillón-García, P., Parga-Landa, B., Guillén-Grima, F.
Added February 2023
Effects of the physical environment on children and families in hospital-based emergency departments: A systematic literature review
2023
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Gripko, M., Joseph, A., MohammadiGorji, S.
The emergency department (ED) environment is often a very stressful place, especially for young children and their families. Previous studies show that highly stimulating environments may increase anxiety. There are many complex relationships among the physical environment and healthcare outcomes in the emergency department, and themes in this study include control, positive distractions, family and social supports, and designing for a safe and comfortable experience.
Added February 2023
Control measure implications of COVID-19 infection in healthcare facilities reconsidered from human physiological and engineering aspects
2023
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Journal Article
Issue 13
Volume 30
Pages 36228–36243
Author(s): Yang, Y.-F., Lin, Y.-J., You, S.-H., Lu, T.-H., Chen, C.-Y., Wang, W.-M., Liao, C.-M.
Added December 2022
Contamination of personal protective equipment and environmental surfaces in Fangcang shelter hospitals
2023
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 51
Pages 926-930
Author(s): Yao, Y., Cui, Y., Gao, X., Qian, Y., Hu, B.
Added November 2022
Healthcare worker safety program in a COVID-19 alternate care site: The Javits New York Medical Station experience
2023
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 44
Pages 268-276
Author(s): Thompson, C. N., Mugford, C., Merriman, J. R., Chen, M. A., Hutter, J. D., Maruna, T. J., Bacon, W. R., Childs, R. W., Pati, R., Clifton, G. T., Pazdan, R. M.
Added July 2022
Do plexiglass barriers reduce the risk for transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)?
2023
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 44
Pages 1010-1013
Author(s): Cadnum, J. L., Jencson, A. L., Donskey, C. J.
Added November 2021