The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term knowledge retention of infection control training among fourth-year medical students (n=110) who received training in their second year. Previous infection control training focused on standard precautions and infection control procedures. The evaluation of knowledge retention two years after the planned intervention demonstrated that alth...

It is clear that the widespread and injudicious use of antimicrobials has greatly increased the presence of MDROs that threaten the health of all. There is worldwide acknowledgement that this threat is growing, and that prudent use of antimicrobials combined with infection prevention can prevent harm and improve patient safety. Antimicrobial stewardship programs must harness the talents of all ...

International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), an independent international organization established in 1925, develops, maintains, and elaborates radiological protection standards, legislation, and guidelines. United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) provides scientific evidence. World Health Organization (WHO) and International Atomic Energy...

Introduction: The formation and evolution of culture in organizations are related to the learning experiences of their members over time. In this regard, the present study was conducted to empirically investigate the correlation relationship between the Learning Organization (LO) and safety culture concepts in Iran’s nuclear and radiological industries. Material and Methods: A theoretical mode...

General Special attention must be paid to the pregnant, potentially pregnant, or breast‐feeding patient. The developing embryo or fetus is particularly sensitive to radiation. If an examination that involves radiation exposure can be postponed or replaced with another study, this is always desirable. If the study is needed, precautions to eliminate or reduce the dose to the embryo/fetus should ...

A formulation is given of reduced-order acoustic radiation sensors and reduced-order actuators for broadband sound fields. Methods are presented to determine these descriptions from measured data, and their application in systems for broadband active noise control is discussed. One application area is the reduction of sound radiated from plates with structural actuators and structural sensors, ...

Recent world events have increased concern that hospitals must be prepared for radiological emergencies. Emergency departments (EDs) must be ready to treat patients suffering from injuries in combination with radiation exposure or contamination with radioactive material. Every hospital should have a Radiological Emergency Medical Response Plan, tested through periodic drills, which will allow e...