Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance (Online)

Upon completion of this online course, learners will be able to:

• Explain how construction, renovation, and maintenance activities can transmit infection to a susceptible host in healthcare settings.

• Recognize the infection control risk assessment matrix and explain how it is used in healthcare settings.

• Define preventative measures and identify what elements are indicated for each level (I – IV)

• Indicate when the preventative measures analysis needs to be documented and reviewed by a multidisciplinary team.

• Identify the CSA Z317.12-17 as the resource document for reference when initiating any construction, renovation or maintenance activity in a healthcare setting.

• Differentiate roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders in preventing construction, renovation and maintenance related infection.