Microbial Contamination and the Healthcare Industry: A Guide to Risk Assessment and Management (Part Two)

Editor's Note: This is Part Two of a two-part article.
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Risk Assessment and Risk Management Recommendations to Reduce Aspergillus Infections in Hospitals

It is important for hospitals and other facilities providing care for the immunocompromised patient to be proactive prior to initiating construction/demolition/renovation or related activities and to provide appropriate risk management during those activities.

Risk assessment. Key to eliminating Aspergillus infections is minimizing the dust generated during the construction activity and preventing dust infiltration into patient care areas adjacent to construction.^52-55

Prior to project commencement - during the design …