Are there effective interventions to prevent hospital-acquired Legionnaires' disease or to reduce environmental reservoirs of Legionella in hospitals? A systematic review
2016
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 44
Pages e183-e188
Author(s): Almeida, D., Cristovam, E., Caldeira, D., Ferreira, J. J., Marques, T.
Added May 2018
The efficacy of self-disinfecting bedrail covers in an intensive care unit
2018
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 46
Pages 417-419
Author(s): Esolen, L. M., Thakur, L., Layon, A. J., Fuller, T. A., Harrington, D.-J., Jha, K., Kariyawasam, S.
Added May 2018
Use of copper-silver ionization for the control of legionellae in alkaline environments at health care facilities
2015
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 43
Pages 971-976
Author(s): Dziewulski, D. M., Ingles, E., Codru, N., Strepelis, J., Schoonmaker-Bopp, D.
Added May 2018
Potential effectiveness of copper surfaces in reducing health care–associated infection rates in a pediatric intensive and intermediate care unit: A nonrandomized controlled trial
2016
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 44
Pages e133-e139
Author(s): von Dessauer, B., Navarrete, M. S., Benadof, D., Benavente, C., Schmidt, M. G.
Added May 2018
Reduced health care-associated infections in an acute care community hospital using a combination of self-disinfecting copper-impregnated composite hard surfaces and linens
2016
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 44
Pages 1565-1571
Author(s): Sifri, C. D., Burke, G. H., Enfield, K. B.
Although significant progress has been made in the effort to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals over the past decade, facilities are still working to meet the HAI reduction goals set by the Department of Health & Human Service’s 2009 itinerary.
Added May 2018
Self-sanitizing copper-impregnated surfaces for bioburden reduction in patient rooms
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 45
Pages 692-694
Author(s): Coppin, J. D., Villamaria, F. C., Williams, M. D., Copeland, L. A., Zeber, J. E., Jinadatha, C.
Hard surfaces inside hospital environments are particularly susceptible to hosting dangerous, drug-resistant pathogens that can cause harmful infections. These infections can go on to negatively impact patients, caregivers, and overall facility operations.
Added May 2018
Outpatient Infection Prevention: A Practical Primer
2018
Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 5
Pages 1-8
Author(s): Steinkuller, F., Harris, Kristofer, Vigil, K. J., Ostrosky-Zeichner, L.
Added May 2018
A study of human behavior simulation in architectural design for healthcare facilities
2016
Annali dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 52
Pages 24-32
Author(s): Schaumann, D., Pilosof, N. P., Date, K., Kalay, Y. E.
Added April 2018
Exploring the Attributes and KPI's Adopted by International Healthcare Providers to Measure the Performance of Their Estates at the Strategic
Author(s): Rodriguez-Labajos, L., Thomson, C., O'Brien, G., Chan, P. W., Neilson, C. J.
Added April 2018
Soundscape actions: A tool for noise treatment based on three workshops in landscape architecture
2017
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 6
Pages 504-518
Author(s): Cerwén, G., Kreutzfeldt, J., Wingren, C.
Added April 2018
Conceptualization and development of the Household/Neighborhood Model for skilled nursing facilities: A case study
2014
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 3
Pages 228-237
Author(s): Green, D. A.
Added April 2018
Measuring the spatial and social characteristics of the architectural plans of aged care facilities
2017
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 6
Pages 431-441
Author(s): Lee, J. H., Ostwald, M. J., Lee, H.
Added April 2018
Simulation-based feasibility study of improved air conditioning systems for hospital operating room
2013
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 2
Pages 468-475
Author(s): Zhai, Z., Osborne, A. L.
Added April 2018
Comparison between lighting performance of a virtual natural lighting solutions prototype and a real window based on computer simulation
2014
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 3
Pages 398-412
Author(s): Mangkuto, R. A., Wang, S., Aries, M. B. C., van Loenen, E. J., Hensen, J. L. M.
Added April 2018
Therapeutic landscapes and healing gardens: A review of Chinese literature in relation to the studies in western countries
2014
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 141-153
Author(s): Jiang, S.
Added April 2018
Architectural factors influencing the sense of home in nursing homes: An operationalization for practice
2017
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 6
Pages 111-122
Author(s): Eijkelenboom, A., Verbeek, H., Felix, E., van Hoof, J.
Added April 2018
Outpatient surgery care unit work process redesign
2001
Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing: Official Journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 70-81
Author(s): Kildea-Pahl, D., Baltimore, J., Kosiara, B.
Added April 2018
Acuity-adaptable patient room from the patient’s perspective
2017
Journal of Nursing Education and Practice
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 8
Pages 38
Author(s): Bonuel, Nena
It has been shown by several studies that acuity-adaptable rooms have a positive effect on patients’ satisfaction and health outcomes. These rooms can adapt to the patient’s changing condition at any acuity level, eliminating the need for transfer during the entire hospital stay.
Added April 2018
The Influence of Traffic, Area Location, and Other Factors on Operating Room Microbial Load
2018
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 39
Pages 391-397
Author(s): Taaffe, K., Lee, B., Ferrand, Y., Fredendall, L., San, D., Salgado, C., Shvorin, D., Khoshkenar, A., Reeves, S., Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD OR) Study Group
Traffic movement in hospitals causes disturbances and helps spread microbiota. Operating rooms (OR) can have surgical site infections (SSI) that are dangerous and can result in complications for patients.
Added April 2018
Impact of Single Family NICU Rooms on Family Behavior
Author(s): Shepley, M., Harris, D., White, R., Steinberg, F.
Added April 2018
