TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Framework for leadership and training of Biosafety Level 4 laboratory workers
JO  - Emerging infectious diseases
A1  - Le Duc, James W.
A1  - Anderson, Kevin
A1  - Bloom, Marshall E.
A1  - Estep, James E.
A1  - Feldmann, Heinz
A1  - Geisbert, Joan B.
A1  - Geisbert, Thomas W.
A1  - Hensley, Lisa
A1  - Holbrook, Michael
A1  - Jahrling, Peter B.
A1  - Ksiazek, Thomas G.
A1  - Korch, George
A1  - Patterson, Jean
A1  - Skvorak, John P.
A1  - Weingartl, Hana
SP  - 1685
EP  - 1688
VL  - 14
IS  - 11
N2  - 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1080-6040
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -