Persistence of nosocomial bacteria on 2 biocidal fabrics based on silver under conditions of high relative humidity
2014
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 42
Pages 879-884
Author(s): López-Gigosos, R., Mariscal, A., Gutierrez-Bedmar, M., Mariscal-Lopez, E., Fernández-Crehuet, J.
Added May 2016
Comparison between mixed and laminar airflow systems in operating rooms and the influence of human factors: Experiences from a Swedish orthopedic center
2014
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 42
Pages 665-669
Author(s): Erichsen Andersson, A., Petzold, M., Bergh, I., Karlsson, J., Eriksson, B. I., Nilsson, K.
Added May 2016
Health economic evaluation of an infection prevention and control program: Are quality and patient safety programs worth the investment?
2013
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 41
Pages 773-777
Author(s): Raschka, S., Dempster, L., Bryce, E.
Added May 2016
Risk factors associated with interfacility transfers among patients with Clostridium difficile infection
2016
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 44
Pages 1027-1031
Author(s): Awali, R. A., Kandipalli, D., Pervaiz, A., Narukonda, S., Qazi, U., Trehan, N., Chopra, T.
Added May 2016
Impact of the Physical Environment of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities (RHCSF) on Staff and Residents A Systematic Review of the Literature
2015
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 48
Pages 1203-1241
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.
Added May 2016
Bacterial contamination of inanimate surfaces and equipment in the intensive care unit
2015
Journal of Intensive Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 3
Pages 108
Author(s): Russotto, V., Cortegiani, A., Raineri, S. M., Giarratano, A.
Added May 2016
Presence of human noroviruses on bathroom surfaces: a review of the literature
2016
International Journal of Environmental Health Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 26
Pages 420-432
Author(s): Leone, C. M., Tang, C., Sharp, J., Jiang, X., Fraser, A.
Added May 2016
Visitor characteristics and alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispenser locations at the hospital entrance: Effect on visitor use rates
2016
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 44
Pages 258-262
Author(s): Hobbs, M. A., Robinson, S., Neyens, D. M., Steed, C.
Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective measures in the effort to prevent transmission of nosocomial pathogens in clinical settings. Previous studies have shown how healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) could be traced back to the spread of germs from hospital employees, patients, and visitors. While there is a large body of research on improving hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers, there is a lack of similar studies aimed towards compliance among hospital visitors.
Added March 2016
Environmental factors and their association with emergency department hand hygiene compliance: an observational study
2016
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 25
Pages 372-378
Author(s): Carter, E. J., Wyer, P., Giglio, J., Jia, H., Nelson, G., Kauari, V. E., Larson, E. L.
Adherence to proper hand hygiene procedures has been repeatedly shown to help prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Emergency departments (EDs) often experience environmental conditions such as crowding and subsequently end up using non-traditional patient care areas such as hallways to administer treatment. It is possible that the use of non-traditional patient care areas contributes to lower levels of hand hygiene compliance.
Added March 2016
Is single room hospital accommodation associated with differences in healthcare-associated infection, falls, pressure ulcers or medication errors? A natural experiment with non-equivalent controls
2016
Journal of Health Services Research & Policy
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 21
Pages 147-155
Author(s): Simon, M., Maben, J., Murrells, T., Griffiths, P.
Previous studies have associated single-patient rooms with reduced infection rates, reduced medication errors, and faster patient recovery rates. In response, an increasing number of hospitals have been shifting towards an entirely single-patient room layout. Although there are plenty of studies from the U.K. providing empirical evidence for the efficacy of single-patient rooms, the United States lacks this foundation of published research, and could therefore benefit from an outcome analysis of single-patient rooms.
Added February 2016
Oncology Care Setting Design and Planning Part II: Designing Healthcare Settings to Prevent Fungal Infections and Improve Handwashing
2008
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 521-525
Author(s): Sheridan-Leos, N.
Added February 2016
Effectiveness of improved hydrogen peroxide in decontaminating privacy curtains contaminated with multidrug-resistant pathogens
2014
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 42
Pages 426-428
Author(s): Rutala, W. A., Gergen, M. F., Sickbert-Bennett, E. E., Williams, D. A., Weber, D. J.
Added January 2016
Do high-touch surfaces in public spaces pose a risk for influenza transmission? A virologic study during the peak of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Geneva, Switzerland
2015
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 43
Pages 1372-1373
Author(s): von Braun, A., Thomas, Y., Sax, H.
Added January 2016
Facility Design and Healthcare-Acquired Infections
2014
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 44
Pages 129-132
Author(s): Stichler, J. F.
This article outlines the relationship between select design elements and the pervasive problem of healthcare-acquired infections.
Added January 2016
Innovation Pilot Study: Acute Care for Elderly (ACE) Unit--Promoting Patient-Centric Care
2012
Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Krall et al.
Older patients have different needs: cognitive impairment, chronic health issues, caregiver burden, and maintenance of functional level. These issues present challenges to healthcare organizations when caring for this population on a general medical-surgical unit.
Added January 2016
Preparing an ICU room to welcome a critically ill patient with Ebola virus disease
2014
Intensive Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 41
Pages 118-119
Author(s): Pasquier, P., Ficko, C., Mérens, A., Dubost, C.
Ebola virus disease is a viral hemorrhagic fever that spreads through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected animal or human. Contamination may also occur through contact with items that were recently contacted by infected bodily fluids. No spread of the disease through the air has been documented. As no specific treatment or vaccine for the virus is currently available, specially coordinated medical services are necessary to control outbreaks.
Added December 2015
Modeling infection risk and energy use of upper-room Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation systems in multi-room environments
2015
Science and Technology for the Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 21
Pages 99-111
Author(s): Noakes, C. J., Khan, M. A. I., Gilkeson, C. A.
Added December 2015
Measuring hand hygiene compliance rates at hospital entrances
2015
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 43
Pages 694-696
Author(s): Vaidotas, M., Yokota, P. K. O., Marra, A. R., Sampaio Camargo, T. Z., Victor, E. da S., Gysi, D. M., Leal, F., dos Santos, O. F. P., Edmond, M. B.
Added December 2015
Microfiber cloths reduce the transfer of Clostridium difficile spores to environmental surfaces compared with cotton cloths
2015
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 43
Pages 686-689
Author(s): Trajtman, A. N., Manickam, K., Alfa, M. J.
Added December 2015
Role of healthcare apparel and other healthcare textiles in the transmission of pathogens: a review of the literature
2015
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 90
Pages 285-292
Author(s): Mitchell, A., Spencer, M., Edmiston, C.
Added December 2015