Links and Articles on Infectious Patient Isolation
Bioterrorism Response/HRSA Grants
National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program, HRSA Funds and Guidance
Bioterrorism Planning and Response (AHRQ)
CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Site
CDC, Department of Health & Human Services - Guidance 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/ and http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/response-plan/files/sections-i-iv.pdf
CDC Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Information
Biological and Chemical Terrorism Information for Healthcare Professionals
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – “Advice for Safeguarding Buildings Against Chemical or Biological Attacks”
Guidelines
Infection Control During Renovation & Construction
Infection Control Today - “Control the Chaos and the Spread of Infection During Construction”
Health Facilities Management, 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"
U.S. EPA Indoor Air Quality-Mold Site
APIC State-of-the-Art Report: The Role of Infection Control During Construction in Health Care Facilities - APIC SOAR Construction 2000.pdf
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
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
Carl C. Schultz, P.E. - "TB, SARS, and the Surgical Suite; Engineered Systems"
CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) - News & Updates
Isolation Rooms
Francis Curry: Isolation Rooms Design, Assessment and Upgrade
Using Germicidal UV Disinfection - Alternative Methods for Using Germicidal UV Disinfection Lamps to Supplement HEPA Filtration
Isolation Room Monitor Checklist
Professional Organizations and Associations
American Society for Healthcare Engineering - www.ashe.org
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology - www.apic.org
American Institute of Architects - www.aia.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 (ASPR) - www.hhs.gov/aspr/
National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) - www.hdms.dhhs.gov
For Canada
Government of Canada - Pandemic Influenza
Public Health Agency of Canada - Avian Flu
Construction-Related Nosocomial Infections in Patients in Health Care Facilities - Canada Construction Related Guidelines.pdf