HCID Airborne Infection Isolation Room Downtime Checklist - Managing HVAC-related AIIR Malfunctions During Special Pathogen Activation

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The document describes a checklist for what to do if the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in an Airborne Infection Isolation Room (AIIR) stops working during times when special germs or pathogens are present. The checklist helps hospital staff keep patients and workers safe by showing steps to follow when there are problems with the room’s airflow or air cleaning systems.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communicable Disease Control; Equipment Failure; Hospitals; Patient Isolation; Infection Control; Checklist

Institutions: National Emerging Pathogens Training & Education Center (NETEC)

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