Infection Prevention Criteria.pdf

During Construction Project Upon Completion of Projects

C la ss I

1. Execute work by method to minimize raising dust from construction operations

2. Immediately replace a ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection

1. Clean work upon completion of task

C la ss

II

1. Provide active means to prevent airborne dust/debris from dispersing into ventilation or inside main hospital atmosphere.

2. Water mist work surfaces to control dust/debris while cutting

3. Seal unused doors with duct tape

4. Block off and seal airways into main hospital if necessary

5. Place sticky mat at entrance and exit of work area.

6. Remove, isolate, or modify HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

1. Wipe work surfaces and interior hospital areas with disinfectant.

2. Contain waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

3. Wet mop &/or vacuum before leaving work area.

4. Remove isolation of HVAC system in area where work is being performed.

C la ss I

II

1. Remove or isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

2. Complete all critical barriers, i.e. sheetrock, plywood, plastic, to seal area from non-work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering & sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within worksite utilizing HEPA-equipped air filtration units.

4. Contain construction waste before transportation in tightly covered containers.

5. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid is used.

1. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by Safety Management & Infection Control & thoroughly cleaned by Environmental Management.

2. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt & debris associated with construction.

3. Vacuum work area with HEPA-filtered vacuums.

4. Wet mop with disinfectant.

5. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

C la ss I

V

1. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

2. Complete all critical barriers, i.e., sheetrock, plywood, plastic, to seal area from non-work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering & sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within worksite utilizing HEPA-equipped air filtration units.

4. Seal holes, pipes, conduits and punctures appropriately.

5. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving work site; or the can wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they leave the work site.

6. All personnel entering the work site are required to wear shoe covers.

Shoe covers must be changed each time the worker exits the work area.

7. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by Safety Management & Infection Control & thoroughly cleaned by Environmental Management.

1. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt & debris associated with construction.

2. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

3. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid.

4. Vacuum work area with HEPA-filtered vacuums.

5. Wet mop with disinfectant.

6. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

Project Name: Rooftop Cleaning and Bird Netting Class Type: Class II

Signature:

COR

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Signature:

Chief, FES

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Signature:

Safety Officer

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Signature:

Infection Prevention Practitioner

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Note: Infection Control approval will be required when Construction Activity and Risk Level indicate that Class III or Class IV control procedures are necessary, when disruption in the water lines is a planned part of the activity (beyond water not being used for a period of time) or when it is likely contracting staff will be exposed to a patient with possible tuberculosis.