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Using Germicidal UV Disinfection - Alternative Methods for Using Germicidal UV Disinfection Lamps to Supplement HEPA Filtration.

APIC State-of-the-Art Report: The Role of Infection Control During Construction in Health Care Facilities - APIC SOAR Construction 2000.pdf

Biological Contaminents in the HVAC System - Biological Contaminents in the HVAC System.pdf

 

Bioterrorism Response/HRSA Grants

HHS Announces $1.3 Billion in Funding to States for Bioterrorism Preparedness - http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2005pres/20050513.html.

National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program, HRSA Funds and Guidance - http://www.hrsa.gov/bioterrorism/default.htm

Bioterrorism Planning and Response (AHRQ) - http://www.ahrq.gov/browse/bioterbr.htm.

Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham - http://www.bioterrorism.uab.edu.

California Hospital Bioterrorism Response Planning Guide - Calif Hosp BT Response Planning Guide 2002.pdf.

Smallpox Fact Sheet - Smallpox Fact Sheet.pdf.

CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Site - http://www.bt.cdc.gov.

American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Guidelines for Design & Construction of Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities.pdf

CDC, Department of Health & Human Services - Guidence for Filtration and Air Cleaning Systems to Protect Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological or Radiological Attacks.pdf

CDC Smallpox Information - http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/overview/disease-facts.asp

CDC Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Information - http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/vhf.htm.

Biological and Chemical Terrorism Information for Healthcare Professionals - http://www.istl.org/04-winter/internet.html.

Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory - "Advice for Safeguarding Buildings Against Chemical or Biological Attacks".

 

Guidelines

CDC Interim Recommendations for Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities Caring for Patients with Known or Suspected Avian Influenza: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/professional/infect-control.htm

FAQ: Using Temporary In-Corridor “Anteroom” Enclosures And Negative Air Machines Versus In-Room HEPA Systems To Meet Guidelines For Negative-Pressure Isolation (AII) Rooms - FAQ: CDC Guidelines.pdf

2003 CDC Guidelines For Healthcare Infection Control: How Abatement Technologies Can Help Facilities Meet Recommendations For Preventing Airborne Infections - 2003 CDC AIA Guidelines.pdf

Requirements For Infrastructure and Essential Activities of Infection Control and Epidemiology in Hospitals: A Consensus Panel Report - APIC Requirements Infrastructure-Hospitals.pdf

CDC - Draft Guidelines for TB

 

Infection Control During Renovation & Construction

Infection Control Today - "Control the Chaos and the Spread of Infection During Construction"

Health Facilities Mangement, July 2002 - "Clean Construction: Advice on Controlling Infection Risks During Building Projects"

Health Facilities Management - "Got Mold? Hospitals Make Progress In the Fight Against Mold"

CDC Mold Site - http://www.cdc.gov/mold/default.htm

Environmental Health & Safety - "Managing Water Filtration into Buildings"

U.S. EPA Indoor Air Quality-Mold Site - http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/index.html

U.S. EPA - "Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers"

 

Infectious Diseases

US Government Avian Flu and Pandemic Flu Information

WHO pandemic influenza draft protocol for rapid response and containment

WHO: Infection control recommendations for avian influenza in health-care facilities

CDC Avian Flu Information

National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza

Carl C. Schultz, P.E. - "TB, SARS, and the Surgical Suite; Engineered Systems"

CDC, Infection Control - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Guidelines

CDC Divison of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) - News & Updates

CDC Divison of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) - TB Guidance for Katrina Workers and Evacuees

 

Isolation Rooms

Advantages of Abatement HEPA-CARE in-room Air Purification Systems versus in-corridor anteroom enclosures.

Isolation Rooms: Design, Assessment, and Upgrade - Francis Curry - Isolation Rooms Design Assessment and Upgrade.pdf

Isolation Room Monitor Checklist - Isolation Room Monitor Checklist.pdf

 

Professional Organizations and Associations

American Institute of Architects – www.aia.org

American Society for Healthcare Engineering - www.ashe.org

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology - www.apic.org

 

U.S. Government Agencies

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov

Department of Homeland Security - www.dhs.gov

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - www.hrsa.gov

National Disaster Medical Security, a division of the Department of Homeland Security - www.hdms.dhhs.gov

 

For Canada

Government of Canada – Pandemic Influenza

Health Canada - Influenza

Public Health Agency of Canada – Avian Flu

Canadian Standards Association: Infection Control During Construction or Renovation of Health Care Facilities - http://www.csa-intl.org/onlinestore/GetCatalogDrillDown.asp?Parent=3392

Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Tuberculosis in Canadian Health Care Facilities and Other Institutional Settings -
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/96vol22/22s1/index.html

Construction-related Nosocomial Infections in Patients in Health Care Facilities - Canada Construction Related Guidelines.pdf

 
 

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