Compliance
Appropriate air filters should be used and maintained within HVAC systems, biological safety cabinets, horizontal laminar flow benches, and pathology workstations.
Inappropriate Room PressurizationA room may be pressurized so that it is positive with respect to adjacent areas for several reasons. It may be done to protect patients in operating rooms and protective environment rooms from airborne pathogens that may be present in adjacent areas. It may be done…
EC.02.03.05 – THE HOSPITAL MAINTAINS FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND FIRE SAFETY BUILDING FEATURES
EC.02.02.01 – THE HOSPITAL MANAGES RISKS RELATED TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE
RESOURCES FOR FACILITY PROFESSIONALS
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