CSA EXP06-2015

1.1 General This Document provides guidance in the evaluation of new materials and technologies in the physical environment. It is intended to help reduce health-care acquired infections (HAIs) and addresses the following topics: a) potential risks to patients, staff, and the environment; b) physical impacts; and c) human factors. 1.2 Intended users This Document is intended to be used by a) architects; b) biomedical experts; c) cleaning and environmental services departments — both outsourced and internal (including housekeeping); d) contractors; e) facility maintenance staff; f) facility engineering staff; g) health-care administrators; h) infection prevention and control staff and departments; i) logistics and purchasing; j) manufacturers and suppliers; k) ministries of health; l) ministries of labour; m) occupational health and safety professionals and committees; n) patient safety departments; o) researchers and academics; and p) standards developers.