CSA - Infection Control: Part 2 – Effective Implementation and Practical Applications During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities

Construction, renovation, and maintenance of healthcare facilities bring specific risks associated with potentially fatal infection and illness. The establishment of a thorough infection control system, along with the necessary procedures to ensure that current, relevant information is maintained, is critical to protecting patients, staff, and visitors. Updated to include all the latest elements of the latest version of CSA Z317.13:22, Infection control during construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities standard - this interactive and informative course features newly designed exercises and case studies. 

Building on the foundation established by Fundamentals of Infection Control during Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities, participants will gain insight into the latest developments and requirements of this critical field and acquire practical knowledge on how to apply the necessary measures to help control risk. 

This course will cover:

• A deeper understanding of the CSA Z317.13:22 Standard and its intent.
• Becoming familiar with clauses where the standard has received updates from previous editions.
• Structure, content, and intent of CSA Z317.13:22 standard
• How to apply the clauses to different scenarios that are encountered during construction at a Health Care Facility.
• CSA Z317.13:22 standard as it applies to infection prevention and control and remedial measures, materials, special equipment, dust control, and barriers.
• Reviewing several scenarios using the Standard clauses as they apply to each practical scenario.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the steps used to get the right information.
• Describe the steps used in building the right people.
• Describe the steps used to get the right gear.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. 
• Establish or describe the risks associated with renovation work on domestic water systems.
• Develop and maintain monitoring programs. 
• Explain the application of the Standard to new construction.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion after they successfully complete the training and an evaluation component.

**Note:   Part 2: Effective Implementation and Practical Applications of Infection Control is Part 2 of a 2-part course. The first part is:  Part 1: Fundamentals of Infection Control during Construction 

Courses are run back-to-back where possible but are listed separately. If you would like to take both courses, please add both Part 1 and Part 2 to your cart. 

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

Recommended Readings (Purchased Separately)

• CSA Z317.1, Special Requirements for Plumbing Installations in Health Care Facilities 
• CSA Z317.2, Special Requirements for Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Health Care Facilities

Delivery Method: Virtual with Webex or In-Person/Classroom delivery available.

Course Fee Includes:  

1. Participant Guide:

• Brief content summary
• All activities that are undertaken in the session
• CSA Z317.13:22 Changes

2. EACC Performance Leak Testing Guideline

3. CDC Water Management Program Guideline

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

Participants must have completed part 1.

Part 1: Fundamentals of Infection Control during Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities

This course is directed towards: 

• 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

**For Virtual Delivery Sessions Only**

Each Attendee participates in the live, instructor-led sessions via a dedicated desktop or laptop.

Chromebooks, Tablets, and Mobiles are not compatible to 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)

 Ensure:

• JavaScript and cookies are enabled. 
• Java 6 and Java 7 (for web browsers that support Java) are enabled.
• Cisco WebEx plug-ins is enabled for Chrome 32 and later. 
• Plug-ins are enabled in Safari. 
• Active X is enabled and unblocked for Microsoft Internet Explorer 
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