Detection and Measurement of Unhealthy, Environment-Derived Aerosol Materials in an Emergency Department

Choi, Bryan Y.; Kobayashi, Leo; Pathania, Shivany; Miller, Courtney B.; Locke, Emma R.; Stearns, Branden; Hudepohl, Nathan J.; Patefield, Scott S.; Suner, Selim; Williams, Kenneth; Machan, Jason T.; Jay, Gregory D.

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“…But hospitals do sometimes provide gardens next to heavily trafficked roadways and other areas with poor air quality. A study by Choi et al (2015) found that unhealthy aerosol materials in an emergency department were derived primarily from the ambulance bay, where vehicles came and went constantly and were often left idling. Many healthcare facilities, especially those in urban environments, have concierge services that enable patients and visitors to leave their car at the front door.…”

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A Breath of Fresh Air: Outdoor Spaces in Healthcare Facilities Can Provide Clean Air and Respite

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When people think about "healing gardens" and other outdoor spaces at healthcare facilities, plants usually come to mind first: trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass. Plants are, certainly, what most differentiate a garden from, say, a parking lot. Greenery and the wildlife it attracts are also what most often engage garden users, invite them to stay longer, and keep them coming back. In addition, however, something as basic as air turns out to be important to healthcare garden users. Previous research has revealed that one of the primary reasons people step outside the healthcare facility is to "get fresh air" (Cooper Marcus

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A Breath of Fresh Air: Outdoor Spaces in Healthcare Facilities Can Provide Clean Air and Respite

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Detection and Measurement of Unhealthy, Environment-Derived Aerosol Materials in an Emergency Department

Abstract: Higher levels of PM were linked with ED ambulance areas, although their health impact is unclear.

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A Breath of Fresh Air: Outdoor Spaces in Healthcare Facilities Can Provide Clean Air and Respite

A Breath of Fresh Air: Outdoor Spaces in Healthcare Facilities Can Provide Clean Air and Respite

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