Infection Prevention and Construction Education

Construction, renovation, daily maintenance and repairs in hospitals present many opportunities to impact patient safety. Education for contractors and in-house facilities is extremely important. Developing an education plan for these groups is essential. Structuring the program as an annual educati...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2014-06, Vol.42 (6), p.S72-S72
Main Authors: Ruhl, Loie E., BS, RN, CIC, Warren, David, MD, MPH, McMullen, Kathleen, MPH, CIC
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease prevention
Health education
Hospitals
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
Patient safety
Repair & maintenance
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Summary:Construction, renovation, daily maintenance and repairs in hospitals present many opportunities to impact patient safety. Education for contractors and in-house facilities is extremely important. Developing an education plan for these groups is essential. Structuring the program as an annual education requirement helps to assure that workers are aware of the potential harm, and take the necessary precautions to protect the patients.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.174