Are box fans an infection control violation?
Infection Control Weekly Monitor, April 22, 2009
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It’s almost that time of year again to start using air conditioners and fans to cool down patients and employees in your facility. However, some parts of the hospital require special attention if your facility uses fans.
In most cases box fans are safe to use throughout your facility, but there are a few places where consideration of negative air flow is required.
For advice on how to address this issue as the summer months approach, visit OSHA Healthcare Advisor to read this week’s featured post.
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