Assessing a temporary isolation room from an infection control perspective: A discussion paper.

Introduction: Assessing the functionality and infection control implications of new technologies presents significant challenges. In this discussion paper, we present our approach to assessing infection control aspects of a new isolation room, the RediRoom™ (prototype). We report how we evaluated this room, lessons learnt and suggestions for future evaluations in this area.

Assessing the functionality of temporary isolation rooms.

Background: Challenges with limited single rooms and isolation facilities in hospitals have created an opportunity for temporary, portable isolation technology. This article describes the process used to evaluate the prototype of a new isolation room (RediRoom; CareStrategic Ltd, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) that can be installed in existing hospital ward areas. Our aim is to assess the functionality of this new room, and in so doing, to evaluate the methods used.