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Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions can help you to satisfy notonly the compliance requirements set by the CDC (Centers for DiseaseControl) in regards to Hospital Operations and Maintenance andInfection Control, but can also help you achieve JCAHO(JointCommission on Accreditation of Healthcare Operations) certification inregards to infection control, emergency responsiveness and infectioncontainment. By incorporating Kontrol Kube into your ICRA (Infection

Control Risk Assessment) you satisfy many of the recommendations of CDC (Centers for Disease Control) , CSA(Canadian Standards Association), HICPAC (Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee) forEnvironmental Infection Control Health-Care Facilities and APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Controland Epidemiology).

Kontrol Kube from Fiberlock Technologies, Inc. is the ideal solution for hospital O&M (Operations & Maintenance) aswell as surge capacity. The Kontrol Kube TopsiderTM and Abacus® offer numerous features such as ceiling and HVACaccess points, solid locking wheel bases, durable construction, dual side access panels and a great environment forworking under negative pressure containment. These features are just a few of the many that Kontrol Kube MobileContainment Solutions possess that help maintain a compliant and safe environment in your health care facility.

CDC Guidelines Regarding

Infection Control

THE MISSION IS SIMPLE,THE GOAL IS CLEAR

THE SOLUTION ISKONTROL KUBE®

JCAHO Joint CommissionOn Accreditation OfHealthcare Organizations

You are the healthcare provider. Your mission is simple; provide the highest quality of care and serv-ice for those who need it while protecting your patients, staff and the public. Achieving this missionthough can be far from a simple task. With a sea of regulations and compliance issues that yourfunding and certifications rely on, it can be difficult to stay focused on the primary goal; helpingyour patients and workers.

“Declare the past, diagnose the present,foretell the future; practice these acts. Asto diseases, make a habit of two things—to help, or at least to do no harm.”Hippocrates Epidemics, Bk. I, Sect. XI

Example: Multiple shifts installing cable systems in an emergency room or OR.

Requiring internal containment as well as an external anteroom configuration, “Class IV” situations can involvesome of the most extreme cases encountered in a health care facility.

CLASS IV THREAT: AN EXTREME BUT REALISTIC SITUATION

Example: Installing telephone and computer cabling in an emergency room or ICU.

Medium to highest risk Type C situations or even highest risk Type B situations require that complete AII

(Airborne Infection Isolation) critical barriers and negative air pressure is maintained.

CLASS III THREAT: SERIOUS CONCERNS, SERIOUS SOLUTIONS

Example: Installing telephone and computer cabling in general patient areas, laboratories or patient care units.

Low to high risk Type B situations or even highest risk Type A situations require that you provide active means toprevent airborne dust from dispersing into the atmosphere.

CLASS II THREAT: ACTIVE MEANS OF PARTICULATE CONTROL

Example: Removal of ceiling tiles or painting in a non-critical areas such as offices.

Low to high risk Type A situations are daily occurrences in hospitals. While the APIC Guidelines do not requirecontainment for these O&M situations, many hospitals and health care facilities see the need to implement infec-tion control procedures for these frequent projects regardless of the risk.

CLASS I THREAT: EVEN MINOR JOBS REQUIRE ATTENTION

To quantify risk in various situations, infection control professionals are faced with the challenge of weighingnumerous variables in order to engineer a comprehensive ICRA to address all possible risks and issues.By assessing who may be affected by work being done and what level of particulate disturbance will beinvolved, the ICRA team can develop a safe and effective plan to maintain compliance.

APIC has developed a Patient Risk Group Matrix that has been adapted from reputable hospitals across theUnited States. The Kontrol Kube Containment Method is cited in APIC guidelines as an effective method for infec-tion control in hospital O&M.

More information on the APIC Patient Risk Group Matrix can be found at:http://www.apic.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Education/EducationResources/ICRAMatrix/2_ConstructionMatrix_Color_Handout_7_29_05.doc

FROM LOW RISK TO HIGHEST RISK & TYPE A TO

TYPE D KONTROL KUBE® IS THE BEST SOLUTION

Kontrol Kube Topsider is often found in use when tackling these daily O&M situations.Kontrol Kube Topsider is often found in use when tackling these daily O&M situations.

Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions are a faster and more effective method of con-taining light dust.Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions are a faster and more effective method of con-taining light dust.

Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions are the safest, easiest and most effective methodsfor meeting and often exceeding these required portions of APIC recommended ICRA com-pliance.

Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions are the safest, easiest and most effective methodsfor meeting and often exceeding these required portions of APIC recommended ICRA com-pliance.

The Kontrol Kube Topsider together with The Kontrol Kube Abacus can allow you to obtaincontainment suitable for this extreme but realistic situation.The Kontrol Kube Topsider together with The Kontrol Kube Abacus can allow you to obtaincontainment suitable for this extreme but realistic situation.

The Kontrol KubeContainment Methodis cited in A P I Cguidelines and is aneffective method forinfection control inhospital O&M.

Kontrol Kube MobileContainment Solutionsare the safest, easiestand most effectivemethod for meeting andoften exceeding thisrequired part of APICrecommended ICRAcompliance.

APIC has set a solid baseline as a guide for healthcare facilities to use asa model for ICRA. Some facilities however, have deemed a higher standardas necessary to better serve and protect the public, their patients and theirstaff. In following the CDC guidelines addressing ICRA and standardsregarding infection control, stating that any construction and/or renovationand repair activities have the potential to increase the airborne Aspergillusspp. spore count in indoor air, many leading hospitals have mandated thatcontainment must be built in every O&M (Operations & Maintenance) situ-ation. From light bulbs & cable pulls to wall access and elevator repair,minimizing particulate distribution throughout the facility is a key elementin preventing some of the estimated 5,000 American deaths and 90,000 infections annually that stem fromaspergillosis and other nosocomial disease.

Increasing the standards for ICRA in your facility can only further your cause in providing the cleanest, most effi-cient and safest health care facility possible. The Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solution is one tool that can notonly enable this higher standard within your health care facility, but can make it more cost effective and easierthan ever.

Proper training and education in the development of your ICRA can have significant advantages for your every-day O&M. By including Kontrol Kube into your ICRA you can reduce time needed for team member training aswell as site inspection.

Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions not only save time and money, but they also make your healthcare facil-ity a safer place.

The Kontrol Kube method of containment minimizes training timeby offering a simple solution to most containment challenges.Always constructed in the same way so there is no need for com-plex variable training, Kontrol Kube can be set up by just aboutanyone in minutes.

APIC recommends that an Infection Control Professional examine contain-ment each time it is erected. With traditional methods of containment thisinspection process was complicated. The Kontrol Kube works the same wayevery time so the inspection process is quick and easy and can be stan-dardized without jeopardizing APIC, CDC and JCAHO compliance. TheKontrol Kube can also be used with a data logging manometer, whichmakes measuring constant air pressure simple.

The time that would have been spent checking countless square feet ofplastic sheeting or temporary walls can be better spent verifying otheraspects of hospital safety.

STREAMLINED TRAINING SAVES TIME

INSPECTION MADE EASY

INFORMATION AND SOLID INSPECTION PRACTICES LEAD

THE WAY TO A HIGHER STANDARD OF INFECTION

CONTROL.

The Kontrol KubeMobile ContainmentSolution is one toolthat can not onlyenable this higherstandard within yourhealth care facility, butcan make it more costeffective and easierthan ever.

Kontrol Kube MobileContainment Solutionshelp minimize timespent training andinspecting.

Simplify your ICRAand maximize efficiencywith Kontrol Kube.

KONTROL KUBE® & YOUR ICRA

The CDC, JCAHO and APIC leave some room for interpreta-tion on how containment is defined and how it can beobtained. While Kontrol Kube style containment is actuallycited in the APIC Description of Required Infection ControlPrecautions by Class Diagram, in Class III and Class IV cases;it is not the only method of containment available. The CDC,APIC and JCAHO leave the final method of containment up toyou, the healthcare facility to decide how to satisfy contain-ment requirements.For many years constructing and subsequently tearing downdrywall, wood or plastic barriers repeatedly was the mostcommon method of achieving containment. This laborious taskwas riddled with issues ranging from high material costs, highlabor cost and frequent breach of containment due to improp-er construction.

Many hospitals require containment for Class I & II situations; these every day jobs would require construction oftemporary walls or even closure of entire areas of the health care facility.Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions effectively changed how Infection Control Containment was obtained.

Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutionswere originally developed in 1984 in conjunc-tion with Harvard University, to address prob-lems that traditional containment presented.Because the guidelines set by JCAHO, APIC andthe CDC are quite specific as to the criteria thatcontainment must meet, Kontrol Kube MobileContainment Solutions were subjected to strin-gent testing to verify full compliance to suggest-ed guidelines. As a results of extensiveresearch, development and testing, The KontrolKube Topsider and Abacus are able to offer aunique and effective solution for temporary iso-lation and hospital O&M infection control.

• Solid Wheel Base for Complete Mobility • Quick & Easy Set Up and Tear Down• JCAHO, CDC, CSA, APIC Compliance• Versatility • Rugged Solid Construction• Minimal Training Necessary • Simple Solution to Complex Problems• California Fire Marshal Registered -

Fire Retardant Reinforced Vinyl• Satisfies Related Sections of

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code®

CONTAINMENT THEN AND NOW

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The CDC, APIC andJCAHO leave the finalmethod of containmentup to you.

Kontrol Kube stylecontainment is actuallycited in the APICDescription ofRequired InfectionControl Precautions byClass Diagram.

Kontrol Kube MobileContainment Solutionsoffers JCAHO, CDCand APIC compliantsolutions.

The HRSA National Bio-Terrorism Hospital Preparedness Program Critical Benchmark 2-2 states:“Ensure that all participating hospitals have the capacity to maintain, in negative pressure isolation, at least one sus-pected case of a highly infectious disease (e.g., smallpox, pneumonic plague, SARS, influenza and hemorrhagic fevers)or febrile patient with a suspect rash or other symptoms of concern who might be developing a highly communicabledisease.Recipient must identify at least one regional healthcare facility, in each Recipient defined region, that is able to sup-port the initial evaluation and treatment of at least 10 adult and pediatric patients at a time in negative pressure iso-lation within 3 hours post-event.”

The ability to contain potentially infectious patients in AII is a must for large and small healthcare facilities alike.While the needs of every facility are different, The Kontrol Kube Abacus’ versatility makes it the right solution.

For smaller facilities where fixed AII rooms are either cost or space prohibitive, The Abacus works as temporarycontainment. The added features and uses for The Abacus in O&M only add to the cost effectiveness of the unit.

For larger facilities that have fixed AII rooms, The Abacus offers additional mobility and surge capacity. TheAbacus is also a perfect solution for situations where patients cannot be moved to a fixed AII room.

The spread of airborne infectious disease on college campus-es, small rural townships and major metropolitan areasdemonstrate that no region of the country is exempt from theneed for emergency AII rooms. Fixed AII rooms are costlyand in some cases not possible. The Kontrol Kube offers a con-venient solution to securing a protected environment. TheAbacus can be set up in just minutes, and when kept undernegative pressure helps satisfy HRSA Critical Benchmark #2-2 requirements.

Some of the primary advantages of the Kontrol Kube Abacus deal with theresponse time in case of an emergency. The Kontrol Kube Abacus can be setup in minutes by a single individual and can be rolled from storage to loca-tion on its solid wheel base improving response time in an emergency.

KONTROL KUBE® SOLUTIONS FOR SURGE CAPACITY,BIO-TERRORISM AND HRSA FUNDING

INFECTIOUS DISEASE,NO ONE IS EXEMPT

EVERY HEALTHCARE FACILITY NEEDS AII -

KONTROL KUBE CAN ASSIST

KONTROL KUBE

OFFERS SPEED,EASE OF USE,MOBILITY AND

FUNCTIONALITY

Kontrol KubeSatisfies HRSACritical Benchmark 2-2 Requirements.

The Abacus can beused as an anteroomto contain larger roomsized renovation, asnegative air contain-ment for elevator shaftrepair, or even as an“entry vestibule” ascited in APIC’s State-of-the-Art ReportVolume 28 Number 2 to facilitate clothingchanges and tool stor-age between the cleanand dirty areas.

With an increase indrug resistant casesof Tuberculosis, out-breaks of Measlesand Mumps, andMeningoccal Diseaseto name a few; needfor emergency ante-room containmentmethods is on therise.

Healthcare is an ever changing and developing industry. As technology advances, and awareness of infectionand infection control becomes more acute, the responsibilities of healthcare facilities mount. For this reason a hos-pital or healthcare facility is almost organic in that it is constantly growing, changing and adapting. Most everyday there is some level of construction or renovation.

To ensure all healthcare facilities are up to standards on infection control, organizations such as the CDC, JCAHO,APIC and AIA have set guidelines and requirements. In many instances accreditation and funding is directly tiedto a facilities performance under these recommendations. A large part of these guidelines are in reference torenovation, construction and demolition. All of the aformentioned associations and organizations are in agree-ment with the fact that containment of contaminated materials is a necessity. Kontrol Kube offers a unique solu-tion to many of the cited issues that hospitals face regarding these guidelines.

Specifically designed for Hospital Operations and Maintenance, TheKontrol Kube Topsider is the leader in mobile containment. Allowing con-struction crews unrivaled and unprecedented access to most any areaas well as quick and easy mobility, The Topsider is a must have tool forany renovation job.

Reaching heights of up to 10 feet (while on wheel base) The Topsidercan accommodate efforts to repair HVAC, lighting and wiring. TheTopsider is also an ideal solution for cable pulls. The Kontrol Kube offersa side access port and ceiling opening to facilitate cable pulls whilemaintaining containment.

The Topsider is large enough to accommodate an 8’ ladder and tools,and can be moved safely on its solid wheel base from job site to jobsite. The solid wheel base also allows for better control over the dispos-al of waste, as well as when and where tools are cleaned, minimizingthe risk of contamination of surrounding environments.

With a design quite similar to The Topsider, The Abacus is an excep-tional addition to your IC efforts. Having all the same features asThe Topsider, The Abacus can be used to build containment over abroad area such as wall surfaces, sinks and plumbing areas andvertical HVAC vents. The Abacus can be used as an anteroom to con-tain larger room sized renovation; as negative air containment forelevator shaft repair; or even as an “entry vestibule” as cited inAPIC’s State-of-the-Art Report Volume 28 Number 2 to facilitateclothing changes and tool storage between the clean and dirtyareas.

In addition to internal O&M in your healthcare facility, there areoften external construction or demolition projects at your facility orthe structures around it. These situations often call for containmentmeasures on windows, HVAC systems and doors.

The CDC recommends the caulking of unused doors and windows, and dust control methods on necessaryentrances. By constructing the The Kontrol Kube Abacus in its anteroom configuration on exterior doors, it cangreatly reduce the influx of particulates and fungi from the outside air. This helps maintain a higher level of indoorair quality in situations where demolition can increase outdoor air contamination to levels greater than 20,000CFU/m3 for all fungi and 500 CFU/m3 for Aspergillus fumigatus respectively, to the normal average of 19CFU/m3 and 4 CFU/m3 as found in a study done by the CDC.*

Class IV containment needs (According to APIC guidelines), require internal containment of the work area as wellas anteroom containment separating the clean area from the dirty area. The Abacus and Topsider collectivelyare a must when addressing Class IV Containment situations.

* From the CDC guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities Box 6 e.

KONTROL KUBE® SOLUTIONS FOR HOSPITAL

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

KONTROL KUBE CEILING ACCESS

KONTROL KUBE ABACUS

Specifically designedfor Hospital O&M, The Kontrol KubeTopsider is the leaderin mobile containment.

FLAMERETARDANT

The Kontrol Kube’sdurable vinyl reinforcednylon is listed by the

California Fire Marshall as a flame retardantmaterial.

Kontrol Kube also meets JCAHO’s Element ofPerformance EC.5.50.2 ensuring that tempo-rary construction partitions are smoke-tightand built of noncombustible or limited com-bustible materials that will not contribute to thedevelopment or spread of fire.

Unique four-zipper system provides easyadjustment to various-sized ceiling openings.

CEILING ACCESS

Able to be used as an entry vestibule, wall access point,or temporary anteroom for isolation or increase in surgecapacity in the event of an emergency; Kontrol Kubeoffers unrivaled versatility with it’s dual side access pan-els.

Kontrol Kube Abacus’ side flanges enable you to form anair tight seal against walls and are perfect for workrequiring wall access or as an entry vestibule for wholeroom O&M containment.

The side flanges are also key in developing a HRSA com-pliant anteroom as cited in HRSA Critical Benchmark 2-2.

Kontrol Kube is cost effective, easy to use and helps sat-isfy JCAHO, APIC and HRSA recommendations for containment.

SIDE ACCESS/ ANTEROOM

Kontrol Kube Abacus’ unique beveled flange base offers stability as well asease of use, allowing for easy roll over without compromising structuralintegrity.

CONVENIENCE

Independent testing done at MITshows Fiberlock Technologies KontrolKube Unit meets or exceeds guide-lines set by OSHA and The ACGIH forpermissible nuisance dust. The KontrolKube also proved capable of meetingall CDC & CSA recommendations on minimum airflow in one direction.

INDEPENDENTLY TESTED AND

PROVEN TO MEET OSHA,ACGIH’S TLV-TWA, CDC AND CSA SPECIFICATIONS

Kontrol Kube’s spring loaded frame provides a tight,and compliant seal against ceilings, even if surfaces arenot perfectly level.

HIGHLY ADJUSTABLE

Kontrol Kube’s side portholes are perfect for cable pulls,power cables, compressed air lines or any other hose orwire needed for your O&M projects.

The portals are sized to permit insertion of a variety ofnegative air machines, HEPA vacs, air canisters as wellas manometer hoses.

PORTHOLES

Tough, rugged and adjustable, Kontrol Kube’sframe and enclosure are built to last. Industrialzippers, extra strong vinyl reinforced nylon mate-rial and a solid framework that can reach up to10 ft ceilings are just a few of the reasons KontrolKube is the most trusted Mobile Containment Uniton the market.

STURDY CONSTRUCTION

Now you can leave tools, parts and even a ladder in theunit while moving from location to location reducing riskand saving time. Four locking casters on a solid aluminumwheel base make Kontrol Kube perfect for mobility anda stable working platform.

The exceptional mobility is also a benefit after the workis complete. By allowing transport of waste materials tothe disposal site inside the unit. On site clean up after thejob is minimal helping maintain a safe, clean and compli-ant environment.

The Kontrol Kube’s mobility also assists in meeting TheNFPA 101 Life Safety Code which prohibits the obstruc-tion of walkways and exits. Easy to move, easy to store,Kontrol Kube helps maintain a clear and safe path incase of an emergency.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How was The Kontrol Kube developed and has it been independently tested?

In 1984 Fiberlock Technologies, in conjunction with Harvard University, set out to develop a new and innovativemethod for mobile containment to address the many issues that faced health care facilities regarding nosocomialdisease. The solution was The Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solution.

The Kontrol Kube was the first of its kind, and underwent extensive independent testing to prove that it could effec-tively satisfy all required standards set by the CDC, JCAHO, APIC and for HRSA funding. The results proved thatThe Kontrol Kube from Fiberlock met or exceeded all requirements and quickly became the leader in mobile con-tainment solutions.

How can The Kontrol Kube Abacus help during an infectious disease outbreak or Bio-terror event?

In the event of an airborne infectious disease outbreak or infectious bio-terror situation, The Kontrol Kube Abacuscan assist health care facilities by increasing surge capacity and allowing for temporary isolation areas. As ananteroom under negative pressure, The Abacus can help prevent the escape of particulates like Tuberculosis, MRSA,SARS, H5N1, Whooping Cough (Bordetella pertussis) and many other airborne infections.

Does The Kontrol Kube satisfy all JCAHO, CDC, CSA, APIC and HRSA requirements?

While containment and particulate control is a substantial part of maintaining a safe and compliant facility, it isstill only a portion of a good IC plan. The Kontrol Kube is the most effective and easiest method for this key por-tion of compliance regarding infection control, and when used in conjunction with other effective steps in your ICRAcan help to maintain compliance with all JCAHO, CDC, CSA, APIC and HRSA guidelines and requirements.

Can The Kontrol Kube Abacus help meet HRSA Critical Benchmark 2-2?

Yes. The Kontrol Kube Abacus, while being very useful in hospital O&M, was designed specifically for use as anAnteroom to help meet HRSA Critical Benchmark 2-2. In the event of pandemic flu, or bio-terrorism The KontrolKube Abacus can be a significant part of your emergency response process.

Independent testing has shown that The Kontrol Kube maintains sufficient negative pressure to prevent the escapeof infectious particulates; this fact coupled with the quick set up time make The Abacus the perfect tool for creat-ing a temporary AII Room.

Does The Kontrol Kube meet CSA Standard Z317.13-03?

Yes, by establishing a solid particulate barrier and maintaining no less than 7.5 Pa (0.03 in wc) Kontrol KubeMobile Containment Solutions used with appropriate negative air and HEPA filtration meet Sections 6.62 (DustControl) and Sections 8.3 Preventive Measure III: During Construction, 8.3.2.1 & 8.3.2.2.

Can I use a HEPA vac, canister vac or negative air machine with The Kontrol Kube?

What are the differences between The Abacus and The Topsider?

Yes, provided the machine in use can maintain the required negative air movement and filtration. The KontrolKube’s multiple sized portholes allow for a variety of negative air sources including most HEPA vacs, air canisterand negative air machines. Negative air machines should have a variable speed control.

The Kontrol Kube Abacus and Topsider were created using the same technology and have many of the same fea-tures. The solid wheel base, sturdy construction, side access panels and fire retardant enclosure make these twounits seem almost identical. The key differences are in the application for which they were designed.

Extending to heights of up to ten feet and allowing use of an eight foot ladder, The Topsider was developed exclu-sively for operations and maintenance and is perfect for jobs involving ceiling repair, HVAC access, lighting sys-tems or above ceiling tile cable pulls.

The Abacus, while most commonly known for its applications as an anteroom and achieving HRSA compliance, isalso a multifaceted O&M unit. The Abacus offers a perfect solution to containment for work areas, elevator shafts,wall access, and HVAC wall vents. For more information see comparison on the back cover.

(ACGIH) American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist - A member-based organization andcommunity of professionals that advances worker health and safety through education and the development anddissemination of scientific and technical knowledge.1

(AIA) American Institute Of Architects - Established 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests ofAmerica's architects. The AIA is also the author of The Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals andHealth Care Facilities which contains the current guidelines for construction design for federal and state health careproviders.2

(APIC) Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology - APIC was conceived in 1972 inrecognition of the need for an organized, systematic approach to the "control" of infections acquired as a resultof hospitalization.3

(CDC) Centers For Disease Control and Prevention - One of the 13 major operating components of theDepartment of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States governmentfor protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services.4

(CSA) Canadian Standards Association - A not-for-profit membership-based association serving business,industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace.5

(HICPAC) Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee - A federal advisory committee made upof 14 external infection control experts who provide advice and guidance to the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the prac-tice of health care infection control, strategies for surveillance and prevention and control of health care associ-ated infections in United States health care facilities.6

(HRSA) The Health Resources and Services Administration - The Health Resources and Services Administration(HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency forimproving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.7

(ICRA) Infection Control Risk Assessment - A standardized term for the procedures involved in identifying,addressing and controlling the risk of the spread of infection during certain processes.

(JCAHO) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Operations - An independent, not-for-profitorganization, the Joint Commission is the nation’s predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. Since 1951, the Joint Commission has maintained state-of-the-art standards that focus on improving thequality and safety of care provided by health care organizations.8

(OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration - The Occupational Safety and Health Administrationaims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to cre-ate better working environments.9

(TLV-TWA) Threshold Limit Value / Time Weighted Average - The average concentration under which most peo-ple can work consistently for eight hours, day in, day out, with no harmful effects. Gas or vapors are expressedin Parts Per Million (ppm), while solids, mist or floating dust particles are expressed in Milligrams Per Cubic Meter(mg/m3).10

(AII) Airborne Infection Isolation (PE) Protected Environment(ICP) Infection Control Professional(O&M) Operations & Maintenance

1,10Reference official ACGIH website www.acgih.org for more information on ACGIH 2Reference official AIA website www.aia.org for more information on AIA3Russell B. Excerpt from APIC history. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 1995;16:522-5254Reference official CDC website www.cdc.gov for more information on The CDC.5Reference official CSA website www.csa.ca for more information on the CSA.6Reference official CDC website www.cdc.gov for more information on HICPAC.7Reference official HRSA website www.hrsa.gov for more information on HRSA.8Reference www.jointcommission.org for more information on JCAHO.9Reference official OSHA website www.osha.gov for more information on OSHA.

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