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Framework for Leadership and Training of Biosafety Level 4 Laboratory Workers
- Source :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 14, Iss 11, Pp 1685-1688 (2008)
- Publication Year :
- 2008
- Publisher :
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008.
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Abstract
- 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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10806040 and 10806059
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.831434f67ce446cabb48bb63ca9ebe45
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1411.080741