@article{ART002996698},
author={Park, Doeun and Lee, Hyunjin and Kwon, Soon-Jung},
title={Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers},
journal={JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE},
issn={2733-8649},
year={2023},
volume={29},
number={3},
pages={37-44},
doi={10.15682/jkiha.2023.29.3.37}
TY - JOUR
AU - Park, Doeun
AU - Lee, Hyunjin
AU - Kwon, Soon-Jung
TI - Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers
JO - JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE
PY - 2023
VL - 29
IS - 3
PB - Korea Institute Of Healthcare Architecture
SP - 37
EP - 44
SN - 2733-8649
AB - Purpose: To decrease cross-infection, it's essential to analyze the spatial composition of the 'PPE doffing area'. Instead of solely relying on manpower standards, we should focus on responding to infectious diseases within the context of space planning. By doing so, we can lower the risk for healthcare workers‘ infection and ensure a level of safety in various environmental changes or new manpower input situations. Methods: This analysis is conducted specifically for facilities with negative pressure isolation wards. Additionally, interview surveys to obtain feedback from healthcare workers and incorporate their expertise into the design of the 'PPE doffing area' have been carried. Results: In a PPE doffing area, the standard spaces include a PPE doffing room, a shower room, and a clothing room. Depending on the facility environment or the level of infectious diseases, a Decontamination room or Anteroom can be optionally added. Healthcare workers who remove their PPE in the PPE doffing room should avoid re-entering the Negative pressure room. The shower room is often underutilized. When planning for a future PPE doffing area, an aisle space or passageway must be included even if a shower room is planned. Implications: This study examined the space used by healthcare workers rather than patients, with a focus on infection prevention through architectural planning rather than individual efforts. However, the investigation was limited to facilities that have been converted from general wards to negative pressure isolation wards, so it cannot be generalized to all infectious disease facilities.
KW - Negative Pressure Isolation Room;Personal Protectivee Equipment Doffing Area;Healthcare Workers
DO - 10.15682/jkiha.2023.29.3.37
ER -
Park, Doeun, Lee, Hyunjin and Kwon, Soon-Jung. (2023). Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, 29(3), 37-44.
Park, Doeun, Lee, Hyunjin and Kwon, Soon-Jung. 2023, "Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers", JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, vol.29, no.3 pp.37-44. Available from: doi:10.15682/jkiha.2023.29.3.37
Park, Doeun, Lee, Hyunjin, Kwon, Soon-Jung "Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 29.3 pp.37-44 (2023) : 37.
Park, Doeun, Lee, Hyunjin, Kwon, Soon-Jung. Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers. 2023; 29(3), 37-44. Available from: doi:10.15682/jkiha.2023.29.3.37
Park, Doeun, Lee, Hyunjin and Kwon, Soon-Jung. "Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 29, no.3 (2023) : 37-44.doi: 10.15682/jkiha.2023.29.3.37
Park, Doeun; Lee, Hyunjin; Kwon, Soon-Jung. Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, 29(3), 37-44. doi: 10.15682/jkiha.2023.29.3.37
Park, Doeun; Lee, Hyunjin; Kwon, Soon-Jung. Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE. 2023; 29(3) 37-44. doi: 10.15682/jkiha.2023.29.3.37
Park, Doeun, Lee, Hyunjin, Kwon, Soon-Jung. Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers. 2023; 29(3), 37-44. Available from: doi:10.15682/jkiha.2023.29.3.37
Park, Doeun, Lee, Hyunjin and Kwon, Soon-Jung. "Space planning about Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Doffing Area to reduce cross-infection among healthcare workers" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 29, no.3 (2023) : 37-44.doi: 10.15682/jkiha.2023.29.3.37
