Authors: Tanusha S Singh And Onnicah Matuka
Source: African Newsletter On Occupational Health And Safety, 25:21-24
Summary:
In this article, the following sub-headings are covered:
– Origins of airborne pathogens in health care facility environments
– Airborne infection control strategies
– Administrative controls
– Engineering and environmental control measures
– Ventilation
– Filtration
– Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI)
– Personal Protection Controls
– Alternative air cleaning technologies
– Monitoring the environment for airborne microorganisms (air sampling)