Hospital Infections: Building Hospitals to Avoid Mortality

Every year, tens of thousands of patients die in the hospital from infections they did not have when they first came in, but acquired from the hospital itself during their stay. Certain features such as private rooms for all patients, and upgrading the filtration in HVAC ducts can help prevent the spread of these infections, and ultimately save lives. This book explores the significance of these building design features in avoiding mortality, and healthcare expenditure, and the common sense utility of applying single occupancy room design and the highest levels of filtration in HVAC systems for all hospitals in the United States. Read more