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  • Infection Control Risk Assessment

    The infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) should be conducted before the design begins, prior to construction and again when the projected is commissioned. The ICRA should inform:

    • Building design features
    • Location of segregated treatments areas and requirements for negatively pressured spaces
    • Air handling and ventilation needs
    • Water systems and requirements to decrease or prevent water-bourne pathogens
    • Locations for soiled areas, clean utility and storage areas
    • Requirements for sterilization and reprocessing areas
    • Locations of known hazards
    • Continuous monitoring of infection prevention and control measures
    • Emergency requirements (eye wash stations, decontamination shower, etc)
    • Locations and design of sinks, food preparation areas and exam spaces
    • Requirements for public spaces
    • Finishes, furnishings and surfaces

    It is of the utmost importance that the ICRA is incorporated into the specifications of planning and design.

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  • Infection Control in New Healthcare Construction and Renovation

    During the construction phase, our consultants work with the construction team to ensure appropriate Infection Coantrol measures are in place. Onsite inspections should occur regularly to address issues that may arise which include but are not limited too:

    • Water damage
    • Proper storage of materials to prevent mould and moisture
    • Protection of the HVAC system during construction
    • Movement of construction traffic flow, materials and workers
    • Impact of disruption of essential services
    • Commissioning
    • Integrity of proper IPAC barriers
    • Appropriate cleaning procedures
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