Introduction to Design and Construction Management for Infection Prevention

PUB HLT X 425

Gain an introduction to construction and design management for infection prevention, highlighting the importance of infection prevention and control in construction, renovation, and maintenance projects in the healthcare setting.

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What you can learn.

Distinguish the general phases of a construction project
Understand the purpose of the Infection Control Risk Assessment
Identify key components of an infection control risk assessment
Utilize the infection control risk assessment to identify potential infection risks

About this course:

The course provides an introduction to construction and design management for infection prevention. This course highlights the importance of infection prevention and control in construction, renovation, and maintenance projects in the healthcare setting. Students will be introduced to the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), which is an important tool for Infection Preventionists to proactively identify potential infection risks and mitigations solutions. Topics covered in this course include process steps to completing an ICRA, general phases of a construction project, and disease transmission risks.