1st Edition
Airborne Infection Control Building Design and Engineering Approaches
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF AIRBORNE INFECTION CONTROL
Overview of Airborne Infections
Basics of Airborne Infection Control
Bioaerosols and Their Dynamic Properties
Airborne Infection Control Application and Execution: Case Studies
Barriers to Airborne Infection Control in Resource Limited Settings
Tuberculosis and Impact of Treatment
Influenza, Other Viral/Bacterial Illnesses, Bioterrorism Agents
Preparation for Pandemic Influenza
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF VENTILATION
Basic Concepts of Ventilation Design
Airflow Measuring Instruments and Their Applications
Measuring Room Pressure Differential and Airflow Direction
Measuring Air Exchange Rate and Volumetric Airflow Rate
Exhaust Ventilation: Simple to Complex and "Where goes that air?"
Filtration Theory
Ventilation Laboratory
NATURAL VENTILATION
Natural Ventilation: Theory
Natural Ventilation: Simple, Moderate, Complex and Mixed Mode
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF ULTRAVIOLET GERMICIDAL IRRADIATION (UVGI)
History and Theory of Efficacy
Factors Affecting UVGI Efficacy and Current Application Guidelines
In-duct, Whole Room Air, and Other UVGI Applications: Design, Installation and Maintenance Impact on UVGI Effectiveness
UVGI Equipment Maintenance
Upper Room UVGI
In-duct UVGI
Radiometers for UVGI Measurement
Upper-room UVGI: Equipment
UVGI Safety Issues and Controls
DESIGNING FOR AIRBORNE INFECTION CONTROL
Introduction to Design Process: Design Cycle and Design Briefs
Administrative Controls
Face Masks, Respirators, Protection Factors, Selection, Fit Testing, Comfort and Speech Recognition
Evaluation of Environmental Controls: Effectiveness and Cost
Implementation of Ventilation in Healthcare Settings: Case Studies
Computer Aided Design for Upper Room UVGI
Upper Room UVGI Case Studies
Application of Natural Ventilation in Healthcare Facilities: Case Studies
Special Aspects of Hot, Moderate and Cold Climates on Ventilation Systems
Free Standing Room Air Cleaning Devices and Their Effectiveness
DESIGNING HOSPITALS AND DIAGNOSTIC SETTINGS FOR INFECTION CONTROL
International Norms, Codes and Standards
Limited Resource Settings
Sputum Collection and Similar Critical Services
Isolation Rooms
COMMISSIONING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Validating Adherence to Design Specifications and Function
LABORATORY DESIGN
Basics of Laboratory Biosafety
Health and Safety Considerations
Laboratory Risk Assessment, Design, Construction, Materials and Commissioning to meet International Funding and Safety Requirements
Designing a Minimum Biosafety Lab for Resource Limited Settings
Biosafety Cabinets
VIDEO CLIPS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
