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Clean construction methods reducing infection risks for patients.


Clean construction methods can reduce infection risks for patients during building and renovation projects, according to a blog on the Daily Journal of Commerce website.

Environment of care specialists with healthcare facility-management experience are bringing a clinical operations perspective to construction, the blog said.

Following clean construction protocols that protect patient spaces is crucial when working in the healthcare sector. Creating these protocols needs a collaborative approach that includes the design and construction team and hospital staff. 

The first step is an infection-control risk assessment, which allows the team to anticipate potential risks of infection throughout the design and construction process.

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July 30, 2014


Topic Area: Blogs


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