READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 3 of 6)

READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 3 of 6)

(4 RC) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program in the 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This 2011 operations manual offers guidelines for the development and implementation of comprehensive sanitation programs on cruise ships to minimize the risk for acute gastroenteritis.

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READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 2 of 6)

READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 2 of 6)

(3 RC) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program in the 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This 2011 operations manual offers guidelines for the development and implementation of comprehensive sanitation programs on cruise ships to minimize the risk for acute gastroenteritis.

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READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 1 of 6)

READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 1 of 6)

(4 RC) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program in the 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This 2011 operations manual offers guidelines for the development and implementation of comprehensive sanitation programs on cruise ships to minimize the risk for acute gastroenteritis.

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READ: CDC Core Infection Prevention and Control Practices

READ: CDC Core Infection Prevention and Control Practices

(1 RC) - This document concisely describes a core set of infection prevention and control practices that are required in all healthcare settings. The recommendations outlined in this document are intended to serve as a standard reference and to reduce the need for redundant evaluation practices that are considered basic standards of medical care.

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READ: ACEOM Statement on Health Effects Associated with Mold

(1 RC) - This evidence-based statement from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) discusses the state of scientific knowledge as to the nature of fungal-related illnesses. Particular attention is given to the possible health effects of mycotoxins, which give rise to much of the concern and controversy surrounding indoor molds.

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READ: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 3 of 3)

READ: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 3 of 3)

(3 RC) - This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors.

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READ: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 2 of 3)

READ: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 2 of 3)

(3 RC) - This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors.

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READ: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 1 of 3)

READ: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 1 of 3)

(3 RC) - This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors.

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READ: CDC, Childhood Blood and Environmental Lead Levels Part 1 of 2

READ: CDC, Childhood Blood and Environmental Lead Levels Part 1 of 2

(3 RC) - This document contains basic information and procedures for Community Childhood Blood Lead studies. It is specifically intended to be a field guide for studies seeking to assess child blood lead prevalence and environmental exposures to lead.

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READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - The goal of this document is to help healthcare workers and employers prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. It is subdivided under four topics: Clinical background information on influenza, Infection control, Pandemic influenza preparedness, and OSHA standards of special importance. The document also contains appendices which provide pandemic planners with samples of infection control plans, examples of practical pandemic planning tools, and additional technical information.

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READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - The goal of this document is to help healthcare workers and employers prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. It is subdivided under four topics: Clinical background information on influenza, Infection control, Pandemic influenza preparedness, and OSHA standards of special importance. The document also contains appendices which provide pandemic planners with samples of infection control plans, examples of practical pandemic planning tools, and additional technical information.

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READ: OSHA- Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA- Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - This document provides guidance on health protection to employers whose employees may be exposed to avian influenza viruses. It also provides technical information (in appendices) about AI viruses and, in particular, about H5N1, a rare yet fatal AI virus currently circulating in Asia, Europe and Africa. This document updates guidance on avian flu issued by OSHA in March 2004.

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READ: OSHA - Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - This document provides guidance on health protection to employers whose employees may be exposed to avian influenza viruses. It also provides technical information (in appendices) about AI viruses and, in particular, about H5N1, a rare yet fatal AI virus currently circulating in Asia, Europe and Africa. This document updates guidance on avian flu issued by OSHA in March 2004.

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