Health Care Facilities (HCFs) undergoing construction, renovation, and maintenance projects are vulnerable to the spread of infections. Without proper Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) precautions, these activities may disperse dust particles contaminated with bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens, increasing the risk of infection. This can pose serious health risks for patients, HCF visitors, and health care workers. While Standard CSA Z317.13 sets forth requirements for infection prevention and control during construction work in HCFs, CSA Group training can help you gain practical knowledge of the measures you can apply in your projects to control the risk of spreading infections.
CSA Z317.13 helps protect HCF occupants during construction projects
The National Standard of Canada CSA Z317.13:22, Infection control during construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities, was developed in response to the evidence that integrating IPC, engineering services, and facility design in the planning of construction and renovation projects can help prevent infections and minimize allergen load and other hazards.
The standard specifies the risk assessment process as well as precautionary and remedial measures to help prevent exposure to agents released or augmented as a result of HCF construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair work, including requirements and recommendations for:
- quality systems
- selection, use, shipping, handling, and storage of construction materials
- multidisciplinary teams with site knowledge and appropriate expertise
- use of appropriate preventive measures for renovation, repairs, maintenance, and new construction projects
- procedures and remedial measures to limit damage and reduce the risk of contamination by micro-organisms in case of leaks, flooding, and other events.
Training helps professionals with the practical application of CSA Z317.13
Understanding the risks of spreading infections is essential for any professional involved in the construction, renovation, and maintenance of HCFs. CSA Group’s virtual, instructor-led training is designed to help participants gain practical knowledge of infection prevention and control measures that they can apply to their projects.
Infection Control During Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities training consists of two parts:
- Part 1 – Fundamentals can help you understand the requirements of CSA Z317.13:22 and identify necessary measures for controlling infection risks in health care facilities
- Part 2 – Effective implementation and practical applications builds on Part 1 and provides more insights on how to apply the requirements of CSA Z317.13:22 in practice, as well as the latest developments in the field of infection prevention and control
CSA Group instructors have years of experience in healthcare engineering and in-depth knowledge of relevant CSA Group standards. They guide learners through an intensive program of study and interactive exercises developed by a team of industry professionals to help protect patients, staff, and visitors during construction and renovation activities in HCFs.
Additional benefits of participating in CSA Group training
Completing a CSA Group education program or course may qualify for professional development credits (e.g., CPDs, CEUs, CPHs, etc.) recognized by professional associations and colleges.
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