Sponsored Content: CSA Group’s infection control training for health care facility construction, renovation, and maintenance projects

Construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities bring specific risks associated with potentially fatal infection and illness. Preventing and controlling infection while these activities take place requires the implementation and support of preventive measures intended to protect patients, staff, and visitors from potential harm. Focusing on the application of the CSA Z317.13 standard, participants will learn how to address necessary measures and help control infection risk in health care facilities.

CSA Group offers two 1-day trainings throughout the year in various regions across Canada

Infection Control: Part 1 – Fundamentals

Infection Control: Part 2 – Effective Implementation and Practical Applications

Are you aware that to qualify to work on most hospital renovation projects in Canada, you must take CSA’s Infection Control courses? After successfully completing the training and evaluation component, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

We will be hosting the following Infection Control sessions in February 2020 & March 2020, and if you register before February 5, 2020, you will receive a 10% early bird discount.

Feel free to forward this email to your colleagues who may also be interested in registering and attending.

To register for both sessions, please click on one of the below options to get started

Infection Control: Part 1 – Fundamentals (Day 1)

Infection Control: Part 2 – Effective Implementation and Practical Applications (Day 2)

Outline: Fundamentals – Part 1

Background and Development of CSA Z317.13

• How and why the Standard was developed
• Risk factors and construction related infections

Infection Prevention and Control Measures – Levels I – IV

• In-Depth examination of proper procedures before, during and after construction in each of the four levels identified in Table I of the Standard
• Hypothetic case studies to test accuracy in identifying levels of control necessary for compliance and discussing outcomes

Procedures

• Infection prevention and control measures
• Multidisciplinary teams
• Preventative measures analysis – tables I, II, III

Recommended Practices

• Best practices in the industry that exceed current standard requirements

Outline: Effective Implementation and Practical Applications – Part 2

Selection and Handling of Construction Materials

• Considerations
• Review of new materials and equipment
• New requirements for handling and storage of moisture susceptible materials and HVAC equipment

Damage Control

• Water leaks and flooding
• Containment of dust and mould
• Maintenance of construction equipment
• Water system management

Infection Prevention and Control Measures Levels I – IV

• In-depth examination of the rewritten procedures to be followed before, during and after construction in each of the four levels identified in Table I of the standards
• Examination of real life case studies
• Greenfield construction issues
• Quality management requirements
• Selection of maintenance of construction equipment

Recommended Practices

• Review of non-mandatory sections added to the standard
• Examples of construction details and surveillance
• Review of the roles and responsibilities of infection prevention and control professionals

 Who Should Attend?

• Architects and Design Engineers
• Commissioning Teams
• Contractors
• Construction Managers
• Infection Prevention & Control Personnel
• Facility and Maintenance Managers
• Medical and Nursing Staff
• Occupational Health and Hygiene Personnel

What’s Included (only on Day 2):

Z317.13-17 – Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities Standard (included with registration – $170 value)

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