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Isolation Precautions Guideline
- Summary of Recommendations
- Updates
- Authors
- Executive Summary
- Abbreviations
- Part I. Scientific Review
- Part II. Fundamental Elements
- Part III. Precautions
- Part IV: Recommendations
- Glossary
- References
- Appendix A
- Type and Duration of Precautions
- Table 1. History of Isolation Guidelines
- Table 2. Transmission-Based Precautions
- Table 3. Bioterrorist Threats
- Table 4. Standard Precautions
- Table 5. Protective Environment
- Figure. Safe Donning and Removal of PPE
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Disinfection and Sterilization Guideline
- Updates
- Authors
- Summary of Recommendations
- Introduction
- Rational Approach
- Healthcare Equipment
- Efficacy Factors
- Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Chemical Disinfectants
- Miscellaneous Inactivating Agents
- Regulatory Framework
- Neutralization of Germicides
- Sterilization
- Steam Sterilization
- Flash Sterilization
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Ethylene Oxide "Gas" Sterilization
- Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma
- Peracetic Acid Sterilization
- Microbicidal Activity of Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Bioburden of Surgical Devices
- Cleaning Effect on Sterilization
- Other Sterilization Methods
- Sterilizing Practices
- Reuse of Single-Use Medical Devices
- Conclusion
- Performance Indicators
- Glossary
- References
- Executive Summary
- Tables and Figure
- Sterilization and Disinfection Methods
- Properties of an ideal disinfectant
- Epidemiologic Evidence
- Resistance of Microorganisms
- Comparison of Selected Chemicals
- Chemical Advantages and Disadvantages
- Sterilization Advantages & Disadvantages
- Minimum Steam Sterilization Cycle Times
- Flash Steam Sterilization Parameters
- Ideal Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Sterilization Efficacy
- Evaluation of Microbicidal Activity
- Positive Biological Indicator
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Environmental Infection Control Guidelines
- Updates
- Authors
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Key Terms
- Air
- D. Water
- Environmental Services
- Environmental Sampling
- Laundry and Bedding
- Animals
- Regulated Medical Waste
- Part II. Recommendations
- Part III. References
- Summary of Recommendations
- Glossary
- Appendix B. Air
- Appendix C. Water
- Appendix D. Insects and Microorganisms
- Appendix E. Information Resources
- Appendix F. Areas of Future Research
- Part I: Background
- Part IV. Appendices
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Updated Recommendations on Chlorhexidine-Impregnated (C-I) Dressings
- Summary of Recommendations
- Authors
- Abbreviations
- Background
- Methods
- Evidence Summary
- Considerations for Adult Patients
- References
- Appendix
- Appendix 1.0 Search Strategies
- Appendix: 2.0 Summary of Evidence
- Appendix: Table 4
- Appendix: Table 5
- Appendix: Table 6
- Appendix: Table 7
- Appendix: 3.0 Risk of Bias Assessments
- Appendix: 4.0 GRADE Approach
- Appendix: 5.0 References