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Use of a nudge tool for improving hand hygiene in a nursing team in home for elderly people – case study

Volume 11 | number 1, December 2017

Authors: Tjaša MLAKAR, Andreja MIHELIČ ZAJEC, Mojca JEVŠNIK Corresponding author: Mojca JEVŠNIK Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 11 | number 1 – 2017 Abstract: The prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections are one of the most important indicators of quality in healthcare institutions and their employees. For this purpose, experts in this field are attempting…

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Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in Slovenian children daycare centres. Part II: The interrelationship between building characteristics and IEQ

Volume 11 | number 1, December 2017

Authors: Luka PAJEK, Mitja KOŠIR, Mateja DOVJAK Corresponding author: Mateja DOVJAK Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 11 | number 1 – 2017 Abstract: In the process of building design it is important to consider the interconnected impact of occupants’ behaviour and building characteristics on the quality of indoor environment. Moreover, it is necessary to identify how…

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Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in Slovenian children daycare centres. Part I: Results of in-situ measurements

Volume 11 | number 1, December 2017

Authors: Luka PAJEK, Mitja KOŠIR, Živa KRISTL, Katarina KACJAN ŽGAJNAR, Mateja DOVJAK Corresponding author: Mateja DOVJAK Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 11 | number 1 – 2017 Abstract: The number of children enrolled in daycare centres is increasing, while indoor environmental quality of Slovenian children daycare centres remains insufficiently investigated. The purpose of this paper,…

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Ergonomic burdens and harms at the workplace of accountants

Volume 10 | number 1, December 2016

Authors: Katarina KACJAN ŽGAJNAR, Kaja GOVEKAR, Martina ODER Corresponding author: Martina Oder Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 10 | number 1 – 2016 Abstract: Workers spend a lot of time at work, and therefore, it is important to ensure healthy workplaces. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ergonomic strains of accountants and suggest measures to…

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The impact of ultrafine particles on daily counts of deaths from respiratory diseases in the Municipality of Ljubljana: A temporal variability study

Volume 10 | number 1, December 2016

Authors: Natalija KRANJEC, An GALIČIČ, Ivan ERŽEN, Andreja KUKEC Corresponding author: Andreja Kukec Type of paper:  Original scientific article Issue: Volume 10 | number 1 – 2016 Abstract: Ultrafine particles are outdoor air pollutants, the exposure to which is associated with morbidity and mortality for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of this study is to assess the temporal variability…

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Health risk assessment for dental healthcare employees and patients due to the exposure to Legionella spp. in dental unit water systems in Slovenia

Volume 10 | number 1, December 2016

Authors: Edis GRCIĆ, Ivan ERŽEN Corresponding author: Edis Grcić Type of paper:  Professional paper Issue: Volume 10 | number 1 – 2016 Abstract: Due to a possible Legionella contamination of dental unit water systems (DUWS) in dental chairs and the possibility of infection when using fast rotating parts (turbines) of dental chairs, we identified the health risks for employees and their…

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