Rapid Hospital Room Decontamination Using Ultraviolet (UV) Light with a Nanostructured UV-Reflective Wall Coating
2013
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 34
Pages 527-529
Author(s): Rutala, W. A., Gergen, M. F., Tande, B. M., Weber, D. J.
Added November 2014
Disinfectants used for environmental disinfection and new room decontamination technology
2013
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 41
Pages S36-S41
Author(s): Rutala, W. A., Weber, D. J.
Added November 2014
Does a mobile laminar airflow screen reduce bacterial contamination in the operating room? A numerical study using computational fluid dynamics technique
2014
Patient Safety in Surgery
Journal Article
Author(s): Sadrizadeh, S., Tammelin, A., Nielsen, P. V., Holmberg, S.
Surgical-site infections (SSIs) can increase patient morbidity and mortality and extend hospitalization time. Operating room (OR) personnel are the main source of airborne bacteria; a person releases roughly 104 skin scales per minute while walking, 10% of which carry bacteria, although up to 12 times as many microorganisms may be discharged depending on the individual and situation. Bacteria in the OR might contaminate a surgical wound through contact with the air or through contaminated surgical instruments.
Added November 2014
Association between healthcare water systems and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections: A rapid systematic review
2014
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 86
Pages 7-15
Author(s): Loveday, H. P., Wilson, J. A., Kerr, K., Pitchers, R., Walker, J. T., Browne, J.
Added November 2014
Reduction of healthcare-associated infections in a long-term care brain injury ward by replacing regular linens with biocidal copper oxide impregnated linens
2014
International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Author(s): Lazary, A., Weinberg, I., Vatine, J.-J., Jefidoff, A., Bardenstein, R., Borkow, G., Ohana, N.
Due to its antibacterial, antiviral, and fungicidal properties, copper has been widely used for centuries as a biocide. Microorganisms resistant to copper are extremely rare. Recently, methods have been developed for embedding copper oxide particles into textile products, thereby giving them antimicrobial and anti-mite properties, and in some cases, advanced wound-healing abilities. Consumer products featuring copper oxide such as sheets, diapers, and pillowcases have been proven completely safe to humans through numerous studies, with no adverse health reactions on record.
Added November 2014
Field evaluation of a new point-of-use faucet filter for preventing exposure to Legionella and other waterborne pathogens in health care facilities
2014
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 42
Pages 1193-1196
Author(s): Baron, J. L., Peters, T., Shafer, R., MacMurray, B., Stout, J. E.
Waterborne pathogens exist in hospital water distribution systems in spite of different disinfection methods and can potentially cause hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in patients. The authors refer to previous studies which indicated the ineffectiveness of disinfecting methods in the complete removal of Legionella pathogen from water fixtures. This, they emphasized, called for the use of additional interventions like point-of-use (POU) filters, especially for safeguarding high-risk patients.
Added November 2014
Experimental tests of copper components in ventilation systems for microbial control
2012
HVAC&R Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 19
Pages 53-62
Author(s): Feigley, C., Khan, J., Salzberg, D., Hussey, J., Attaway, H., Steed, L., Schmidt, M., Michels, H.
Added November 2014
Self-disinfecting surfaces: Review of current methodologies and future prospects
2013
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5, Supplement
Volume 41
Pages S31-S35
Author(s): Weber, D. J., Rutala, W. A.
Added November 2014
P025: Norovirus inactivation on antimicrobial touch surfaces
Author(s): Keevil, B., Warnes, S.
Added November 2014
Investigation of healthcare-acquired infections associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms in taps in neonatal units in Northern Ireland
2014
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 86
Pages 16-23
Author(s): Walker, J. T., Jhutty, A., Parks, S., Willis, C., Copley, V., Turton, J. F., Hoffman, P. N., Bennett, A. M.
Added November 2014
Use of Copper Alloy for Preventing Transmission of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Contamination in the Dermatology Ward
2013
Acta Dermato Venereologica
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 93
Pages 294-300
Author(s): Niiyama, N., Sasahara, T., Mase, H., Abe, M., Saito, H., Katsuoka, K.
Added November 2014
Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections through Hand Hygiene
2014
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 35
Pages 937-960
Author(s): Ellingson, K., Haas, J. P., Aiello, A. E., Kusek, L., Maragakis, L. L., Olmsted, R. N., Perencevich, E., Polgreen, P. M., Schweizer, M. L., Trexler, P., VanAmringe, M., Yokoe, D. S.
Added November 2014
Accuracy of a radiofrequency identification (RFID) badge system to monitor hand hygiene behavior during routine clinical activities
2014
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 42
Pages 144-147
Author(s): Pineles, L. L., Morgan, D. J., Limper, H. M., Weber, S. G., Thom, K. A., Perencevich, E. N., Harris, A. D., Landon, E.
Added November 2014
New technologies to monitor healthcare worker hand hygiene
2014
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 20
Pages 29-33
Author(s): Marra, A. R., Edmond, M. B.
Added November 2014
Functional recovery of a resilient hospital type
2014
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 42
Pages 657-684
Author(s): Short, C. A., Noakes, C. J., Gilkeson, C. A., Fair, A.
Added November 2014
Environmental contamination and hospital acquired infection: factors that are easily overlooked
2015
Indoor Air
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 25
Pages 462-74
Author(s): Beggs, C. B., Knibbs, L. D., Johnson, G. R., Morawska, L.
Added November 2014
Predictors of Hand Hygiene in the Emergency Department
2011
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 32
Pages 1120-1123
Author(s): Venkatesh, A. J., Pallin, D. J., Kayden, S., Schuur, J.
Added November 2014
Automated and electronically assisted hand hygiene monitoring systems: A systematic review
2014
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 42
Pages 472-478
Author(s): Ward, M. A., Schweizer, M. L., Polgreen, P. M., Gupta, K., Reisinger, H. S., Perencevich, E. N.
Added November 2014
Does proper design of an intensive care unit affect compliance with isolation practices?
2011
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 34
Pages 36-45
Author(s): Rodriguez, M., Ford, D., Adams, S.
This article tackles these questions, as well as looks at the importance of end-user input to renovation and construction healthcare projects.
Added November 2014
Infection control: the environment and service organisation
2005
Nursing Standard (Royal College Of Nursing (Great Britain): 1987)
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 20
Pages 57
Author(s): Gould, Dinah J
Added October 2014
