Abstract
This scientific paper is focused on designing an isolation center for
respiratory diseases that meets high standards of patient care while
minimizing the risk of transmission of infectious viruses. The paper is
based on a mixed-methods approach that includes a comprehensive review
of existing literature on isolation centers and respiratory diseases, as
well as visits to different facilities to gather data on best practices
and equipment requirements. The resulting design incorporates feedback
from experts in infection control and patient care to ensure that it
meets high standards of patient care while minimizing the risk of
transmission of infectious viruses. Key protocols for infection control
were identified based on findings from the literature review and expert
consultation. The paper provides valuable insights into best practices
for designing and operating isolation centers treating respiratory
diseases, and can help improve patient outcomes and reduce the spread of
respiratory viruses in both high- and low-resource settings. The sources
for this paper include a variety of references, including Bjørg Marit
Andersen’s Background Information on Isolation Routines, the World
Health Organization’s Infection Advice Center, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, the Royal College of Nursing’s Standards for
Assessing, Measuring and Monitoring Vital Signs in Infants, Children and
Young People, and the Design Guideline for COVID-19 Isolation Center
Institute of Architects Bangladesh.