Infection Control

You will receive a Certificate of Completion, after you successfully complete the training and an evaluation component.Construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities bring specific risks associated with potentially fatal infection and illness.

Preventing and controlling infection while these activities take place requires the implementation and support of preventive measures intended to protect patients, staff, and visitors from potential harm.

Focusing on the application of the CSA Z317.13:22, Infection control during construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities standard, participants will learn how to address necessary measures and help control infection risk in health care facilities.

Note: 

• Part 1: Fundamentals of Infection Control during Construction is Part 1 of a 2-part course: 
• Part 2: Effective Implementation and Practical Applications of Infection Control 

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the “Body of Knowledge” that encompasses the new Standard CSA Z317.13:22 
• Recognize basic definitions related to the CSA Z317.13:22 Standard
• Describe examples of known contaminations and their sources
• Determine procedures that are appropriate for infection prevention and control
• List key prevention procedures related to construction at HCFs
• Develop an appropriate Risk Assessment as it relates to construction at health care facilities
• Identify the proper placement of dust control barriers and tools used to achieve infection prevention and controlled environment during construction
• Describe infection prevention and control measures
• Apply infection prevention and control measures after construction
• Employ mold remediation at your health care facility
• Describe appropriate remedial measures

Target Audience

• Architects and Engineers
• Commissioning Teams
• Constructors
• Infection Prevention and Control Professionals
• Planning and Project Management
• Facility and Maintenance Managers
• Environmental Services Staff
• Health Care Workers
• Occupational Health Professionals

What Is Included

Participant Guide:

• Brief content summary
• Planning for Mold Remediation
• CSA Z317.13:22 Changes

Activity Floor Plan

Health Canada Study (CCDR 27S2) 

• Canada Communicable Disease Report 2001

Why Get Your Training From CSA?

Your instructor possesses many years of experience in the health care engineering field as well as in-depth knowledge of directly applicable CSA Group health care engineering standards.

You'll be guided through an intensive program of study developed by a team of industry professionals while participating in interactive exercises designed to provide practical knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control practices that help protect patients, staff and visitors during construction and renovation activities. 

Course Outline

• Provide an overview of the CSA Z317.13:22 Standard and its intent.
• How to apply the clauses to different scenarios that are encountered during construction at a Health Care Facility.
• Structure, content and intent of CSA Z317.13:22
• The scope, reference publications and;
• Clauses 3,4,6,7 and supporting annexes.
• CSA Z317.13:22 as it applies to infection prevention and control and remedial measures, materials, special equipment, dust control and barriers.

Prerequisites

None.