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Course Description: AEC Daily: Combating HAIs in the Healthcare Built Environment Through Design & Product Selection
This course discusses healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and how the built environment can contribute to restricting their spread. We’ll look at the social and financial impact of HAIs and address factors that contribute to the spread of infection. The course offers solutions on how to design spaces and select products to reduce HAI incidences in healthcare settings, improving patient and employee safety and wellness.
Define healthcare-associated infections and describe how they impact the healthcare built environment and affect the safety and welfare of patients.
Identify the factors that contribute to the spread of HAIs and the financial impact of these infections.
Discuss HCAHPS scores and how they drive design decisions and product selection in healthcare facilities to improve patient wellness.
Specify building interior systems that support cleanability, increase occupant safety and well-being, and reduce costs.