Framework for leadership and training of Biosafety Level 4 laboratory workers.
Framework for leadership and training of Biosafety Level 4 laboratory workers.
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DOI:
10.3201/eid1411.080741
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发表时间:
2008-11
影响因子:
11.8
通讯作者:
Weingartl H
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作者:
Le Duc JW;Anderson K;Bloom ME;Estep JE;Feldmann H;Geisbert JB;Geisbert TW;Hensley L;Holbrook M;Jahrling PB;Ksiazek TG;Korch G;Patterson J;Skvorak JP;Weingartl H
One-sentence summary for table of contents: Training should include theoretical consideration of biocontainment principles, practical hands-on training, and mentored on-the-job experience. Construction of several new Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) laboratories and expansion of existing operations have created an increased international demand for well-trained staff and facility leaders. Directors of most North American BSL-4 laboratories met and agreed upon a framework for leadership and training of biocontainment research and operations staff. They agreed on essential preparation and training that includes theoretical consideration of biocontainment principles, practical hands-on training, and mentored on-the-job experiences relevant to positional responsibilities as essential preparation before a person’s independent access to a BSL-4 facility. They also agreed that the BSL-4 laboratory director is the key person most responsible for ensuring that staff members are appropriately prepared for BSL-4 operations. Although standardized certification of training does not formally exist, the directors agreed that facility-specific, time-limited documentation to recognize specific skills and experiences of trained persons is needed.