CSA - Preparing Infection Control Plan for Health Care Construction Projects Workshop

Over the last 20 years, the connections between construction activity and negative patient outcomes have become well-known. While procedures during renovations in existing healthcare buildings have become the norm, new construction project procedures continue to evolve at a rapid pace. The most recent edition of the CSA Z317.13 Standard introduces enhanced safety with a vision for the occupants of the healthcare building over the long term and not just during the actual construction itself. To effectively implement such procedures, healthcare construction teams can put themselves in a position to be successful by ensuring that a well-thought-out, comprehensive, and detailed infection control plan has been developed and accepted by the project’s multi-disciplinary team before any work takes place on the project. 

With significant updates to Clause 8 of CSA Z317.13 (the Clause that specifically deals with new construction projects), this course digs deep into these new requirements and will help construction team members build that infection control plan that is so critical to the success of a healthcare construction project. 

*Note:  This course has been developed as an in-depth review of the newly introduced, new construction requirements of the Standard and is intended for experienced healthcare construction team members who are involved with the development of, or review of infection control plans for new healthcare construction projects.  

ICBA Member Discount Code:  To obtain the discount code that is available exclusively to ICBA members, please email training@icba.ca 

It is recommended that attendees have previously completed both Infection Control during Construction courses and have healthcare construction experience. 

• Part 1 - Infection Control: Fundamentals of Infection Control during Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities

• Part 2 - Infection Control – Effective Implementation and Practical Applications of Infection Control during Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities 

Learning Objectives 

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the appropriate risk elements to be able to determine new construction categorization and construction stages as provided within CSA Z317.13

• Develop key elements of an infection control plan that would apply to all categories of new construction

• Develop detailed elements of an infection control plan associated with at least one category of new construction

• Complete a working model of what an infection control plan for a new healthcare facility construction project might include. This model will be able to serve as a guide for the development of their own IC Plan for any project in which they may become involved

Course Outline  

This course outlines required infection prevention and control measures based on: 

• The type of construction project, e.g., a greenfield project, an addition to an existing HCF, or total repurposing or rebuilding of existing spaces in an existing HCF including substantive demolition to the structural frame and building envelope

• The proximity of the building site to other HCF buildings

• The patient populations potentially affected by the construction

• The activities are undertaken at each stage of the new construction project including ventilation, plumbing, humidity, monitoring, and access requirements that vary depending on the construction category and stage of construction

What is Included

 CSA Z317.13:22, Infection control during construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities standard 

ICBA Member Discount Code:  To obtain the discount code that is available exclusively to ICBA members, please email training@icba.ca 

Upon registration for the course, attendees are required to complete a short questionnaire relative to their work experience and their role within their current position. This would help us establish working groups before the sessions begin. 

This course has been developed as an in-depth review of the newly introduced, new construction requirements of the Standard and is intended for experienced healthcare construction team members who are involved with the development of, or review of infection control plans for new healthcare construction projects.  

It is recommended that attendees have previously completed both Infection Control during Construction courses and have healthcare construction experience. 

• Part 1 - Infection Control: Fundamentals of Infection Control during Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities

• Part 2 - Infection Control – Effective Implementation and Practical Applications of Infection Control during Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities

 Recommended Readings

CSA Z317.13:22, Infection control during construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities (specifically Clause 8)

Primary:  Construction company staff responsible for the development of, and the implementation of the IC Plan – this might include project managers, site supervisory staff, and safety officer or compliance staff.

Secondary:  Hospital staff (project management, facilities management, construction coordination, infection prevention, and control) who will act as members of the multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for the review and acceptance of the IC Plan – This may include central government delivery staff (eg. Infrastructure Ontario project managers).  

Tertiary:  Design professionals (primarily architects and mechanical engineers) who will be advising construction teams or owners on the applicability and appropriateness of the IC Plan.

Each Attendee participates in the live, instructor-led sessions via a dedicated desktop or laptop. Chromebooks, Tablets, and Mobiles are not compatible with the CSA Group’s Webex Training sessions. 

Operating Systems/Browser Recommendations: 

Windows

• Windows – Version 8 or higher
• Edge browser 42 and later
• Mozilla Firefox 52 and later
• Chrome 65 and later (32-bit/64-bit)

Mac OS X:

• MAC – Version 10.13 or higher
• Firefox 52 and later
• Safari 11 and later
• Chrome 65 and later (32-bit/64-bit)

 Accessories:

• Headset, headphones with microphone, or computer/device with speakers/microphone (required for audio)
• Video camera (optional)

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