Updated October 17, 2024 When construction firms undertake renovations, repairs, or expansions within healthcare facilities, maintaining patient safety and minimizing disruption is a top priority. In hospitals, where infection control is mission-critical, outdated construction barriers like plastic sheeting or drywall simply ...
Tackling The Superbug Problem: A News-Review On Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
What is a Superbug and Why are They Dangerous? Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (superbugs) are a common problem in the healthcare industry today, with more than 2 million Americans getting an antibiotic-resistant infection annually. Why are they so dangerous?
Temporary Wall Solutions for Data Center Applications
Data centers hold some of the world’s most valuable and important information and are often vital to society functioning seamlessly and properly.
Biothreat Control Initiatives for Health Facilities
Public health emergencies caused by infectious threats have the potential to affect and kill thousands and even millions of people. These threats can be caused naturally as outbreaks or pandemics.
ICRA Barriers and Temporary Construction Walls in Healthcare Settings
Updated October 24, 2024 Proper containment is essential to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and maintaining safety on construction sites within healthcare facilities. Every crew member must understand ICRA thoroughly to establish and maintain appropriate containment, especially when using temporary construction walls.
Creating An Action Plan to Prevent the Spread of Infectious Diseases in the Workplace
With recent outbreaks happening in the United States, the Ebola incident, for example, employers may want to assess their infection control programs currently in place at their workplaces that line up with safety regulations and ensure workers health and safety.
Temporary Containment Solution Demonstrates ROI After 3 to 5 Uses Compared To Other Methods
Billions of dollars are being invested into healthcare facility renovations every year, with data showing that renovation spending will increase between $8 billion and $9 billion by 2020.
Proper Planning and Containment Management For Outbreaks in Public Schools
In early 2018, an outbreak of norovirus at a San Francisco school caused at least 57 people, 53 students, and four teachers, to be sick, according to officials. Several schools in the Northern California area closed due to the spread of norovirus (U.S. News).
Containment System Not Only for Healthcare Facilities
Written by Gearhart and Associates, LLC. for STARC Systems, Inc. Gearhart and Associates are industry experts in Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) training, Infection Control and Prevention Strategies, and Facilities Risk Management.