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The Overview of ICRA For Healthcare Construction is a 1-hour online course that will provide an introduction to infection control during the construction of healthcare buildings. 

As healthcare construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrades continue to expand nationwide, professionals who understand the unique operational and safety requirements of healthcare environments are better positioned to work successfully in these highly regulated settings.

This course introduces important safety, compliance, and environmental considerations required when performing construction or restoration work in active healthcare settings. Participants will better understand infection prevention expectations and the broader Environment of Care standards that govern healthcare facilities.

Participants gain practical insight into:

• The fundamentals of infection prevention in healthcare environments
• How construction and maintenance activities can impact patient safety
• The role of the Environment of Care in healthcare compliance and safety
• Key infection prevention concepts that underpin the ICRA process
• Basic containment and cross-contamination prevention practices used in healthcare facilities
• The importance of coordination between contractors, facility teams, and infection prevention professionals

This training is intended for the wide range of professionals who routinely enter healthcare facilities to perform work or services, including:

• Construction contractors and project managers
• Electricians, plumbers, and mechanical trades
• HVAC and building systems technicians
• Restoration and disaster recovery teams
• Architects and engineers
• Environmental services and facility support teams
• Healthcare facility managers and safety professionals

Although described as an “awareness” program, many participants find the course provides a deeper understanding of healthcare safety expectations than traditional introductory training. The course provides an accessible, practical introduction that helps workers build the awareness necessary before advancing to more comprehensive infection control and ICRA-based education. For a more in-depth learning experience, you may be interested in attending an ICRA for Healthcare Construction bootcamp.

The release of environmental microorganisms during construction, resulting in Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) is well documented and established. It is a known fact within the healthcare industry that 5,000 - 7,000 patients die annually as a result of exposure during construction. The need for training and accreditation involved in the construction process (contractors, builders, developers, architects, engineers, sub-contractors, suppliers and attorneys) is essential. 

Upon registering, you will receive access details to the course within 1 business day. Participants will have 30 days to access the materials after receiving the login information.

This course provides the student with a certificate to be renewed in one year. The course provides the basic safety awareness for infection control requirements for contractors that meets compliance mandates for hospitals. After passing the post test, the student receives a certificate and this certificate should be used as a part of SOQ (statement of qualifications) when submitting credentials for a job on a healthcare campus.