Performance of the healthcare facilities during the 2016–2017 Central Italy seismic sequence
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-018-0330-z
Abstract: This paper presents an overview on the response of the healthcare system in the area mostly affected by the 2016 Central Italy earthquake based on specific surveys and information from local health authorities. The authors… read more here.
Keywords: facilities 2016; healthcare facilities; central italy; healthcare ... See more keywords
A Review of Wipes Used to Disinfect Hard Surfaces in Healthcare Facilities.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.183
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite a plethora of wipes available for use in healthcare facilities, there is a paucity of articles describing wipe composition, potential interactions between wipes and disinfectants, the manner in which wipes are used, and… read more here.
Keywords: wipes used; healthcare facilities; review wipes; surfaces healthcare ... See more keywords
Environmental conditions in maternity wards: Evidence from rural healthcare facilities in 14 low- and middle-income countries.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2020.113681
Abstract: Adequate environmental conditions, comprising sufficient environmental hygiene items (e.g. gloves, soap, and disinfectant), adequate infrastructure (e.g. sanitation facilities, water supply), a clean environment, and hygienic behaviors in healthcare facilities (HCFs) are necessary for safe care… read more here.
Keywords: low middle; environmental conditions; healthcare facilities; maternity ... See more keywords
Predictors of water quality in rural healthcare facilities in 14 low- and middle-income countries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117836
Abstract: Abstract Many healthcare facilities (HCFs) in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) lack safe, sufficient water supplies. We sought to understand which factors affect water quality in rural HCF in LMICs. In Ethiopia,… read more here.
Keywords: water quality; water; middle income; healthcare facilities ... See more keywords
ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMMES IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN LAGOS STATE: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2021.02.034
Abstract: BACKGROUND Optimizing the use of antibiotics in healthcare settings through stewardship programmes is critical to effectively treat infections, protect patients from harms caused by unnecessary antibiotic use, and combat antibiotic resistance. This needs assessment was… read more here.
Keywords: lagos state; facilities lagos; stewardship programmes; healthcare facilities ... See more keywords
The availability of retail tobacco near federally qualified healthcare facilities and addiction treatment centers in New York State
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2019.100989
Abstract: Highlights • Retail tobacco availability near healthcare facilities differs by facility type.• Retail tobacco availability near healthcare facilities varies by urban-rural status.• Retail tobacco availability may undermine tobacco-free healthcare policies.• Reducing availability of retail tobacco… read more here.
Keywords: availability retail; tobacco; healthcare facilities; retail tobacco ... See more keywords
Assessment of daylight performance and the impact of shading devices for typical in-patient rooms in healthcare facilities in Cyprus
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DOI: 10.1016/j.promfg.2020.02.232
Abstract: Abstract In the last few decades, more attention is given to design spaces with good daylight performance, either to provide useful daylight levels to the occupants which could eventually affect their health and wellbeing, or… read more here.
Keywords: healthcare facilities; shading devices; performance; patient rooms ... See more keywords
A review of sustainable energy access and technologies for healthcare facilities in the Global South
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2017.02.022
Abstract: Abstract Access to reliable, affordable and sustainable energy is essential for improving living standards, development and economic growth. From a healthcare perspective, energy is a critical parameter for delivering and improving healthcare services and life-saving… read more here.
Keywords: energy; healthcare facilities; global south; access ... See more keywords
Applying the Plan-Do-Study-Act Approach to Support Healthcare Facilities in the Early COVID-19 Pandemic Response.
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DOI: 10.1089/hs.2021.0184
Abstract: The identification of a novel respiratory pathogen in late December 2019 and the escalation in the number of infections in January 2020 required healthcare facilities to rapidly assess their planning and preparations to identify and… read more here.
Keywords: plan study; act approach; healthcare facilities; study act ... See more keywords
Overcoming public health risks to staff during the management of waste from healthcare facilities.
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DOI: 10.1108/ijhcqa-09-2016-0128
Abstract: Purpose The management of public health risks is a key focus for the European Union. One of the key factors that has been shown to pose a public health risk is that of the management… read more here.
Keywords: staff; public health; healthcare facilities; management ... See more keywords
Emergency Healthcare Facilities: Managing Design in a Post Covid-19 World
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DOI: 10.1109/emr.2020.3029850
Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused an unprecedented health and economic crisis around the globe, several countries, such as China and U.K., developed makeshift hospitals by converting public venues of other intended use (e.g.,… read more here.
Keywords: management; emergency healthcare; healthcare facilities; facilities managing ... See more keywords