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the three main ways pathogens are spread in a healthcare facility, why infection control specialists and designers need to work as a team for best results and why more research is needed to determine the impact of specific design features on infection control.
This presentation provides information on the current incidence of healthcare-associated infections in U.S. hospitals and design & construction considerations that can help prevent these outcomes. Examples of published outbreaks related to design and construction activity are provided. In addition, specific examples of design options and construction risk mitigation measures will be reviewed.
