Document ID (ISN) | 107756 |
CIS number |
08-213 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0465-546X - Medicina y seguridad del trabajo |
Year |
2007 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Benvant Nácher S., Machí Alapont M., Moliner Sales I., Soto Ferrando P. |
Title |
Evaluation of biological hazards at the Rey Don Jaime hospital |
Original title |
Evaluación de riesgo biológico en el hospital Rey Don Jaime [in Spanish] |
Bibliographic information |
Apr. 2007, Vol.LII, No.206, p.9-14. Illus. 6 ref. |
Abstract |
The objective of this study was to evaluate the biological hazards faced by the staff of a Spanish hospital and to recommend appropriate preventive measures. The biological hazards were evaluated using the Biogaval methodology. Work involved identifying the microorganisms most likely to be present, and evaluating their health hazards and transmission mechanisms, the percentage of the target populations that are vaccinated and the effectiveness of hygiene measures. High levels of airborne microbial transmission were observed, with the nursing staff of emergency units being particularly at risk. |
Descriptors (primary) |
hazard evaluation; biological hazards; health care personnel; hospitals |
Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational hygiene; plant health organization; Spain; vaccination; exposure evaluation; emergency services; microorganisms |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Spain |
Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation Health care services Biological hazards
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