Water Distribution Class III Precaution FINAL.pdf

Overton Brooks VAMC Infection Control Precautions for Class III Projects

Based on the Infection Control Risk Assessment of this construction/remodel project, the following activities are required.

Project: Upgrade Water Distribution System 667-18-119

During Construction Project: Upon Completion of Project:

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1. Seal unused doors with duct tape.

2. Block off and seal air vents if the HVAC system is removed or isolated.

3. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area

4. Remove or Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done if required to prevent contamination of adjacent areas.

5. 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 and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

6. Maintain negative air pressure within work site with filtration and pressure monitoring. Utilize HEPA equipped air filtration units if air is recirculated within the building.

7. Construction Waste

a. Transport in tightly covered container,

b. Containers without tight fitting solid lids must have covering taped in place BEFORE transport outside the project area,

c. Outside of containers must be cleaned when visibly soiled

8. When removing construction debris, utilize only the designated construction route.

9. Minimize construction worker traffic within the facility.

1. Wipe work surfaces with cleaner/disinfectant.

2. Handle construction waste the same as during construction.

3. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by Engineering Service, Infection Prevention and the area is thoroughly cleaned.

4. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

5. Wet mop area with cleaner/disinfectant.

6. Upon completion, restore HVAC system where work was performed.

7. Schedule EMS Terminal Clean once all is complete.

Maintain control measures until ALL Work is completed. Exceptions must be approved by Infection Prevention on a case by case basis.

Lined items are deleted from these precautions due to the nature of the work being performed outdoors.

Preliminary Approved Based on 35% Design Final

2/9/2022

X Vickie L. Moore Vickie L. Moore MA, CIC, VHA-CM Infection Prevention Program Manager Signed by: VICKIE L. MOORE 193380

X Vickie L. Moore MA, CIC, VHA-CM Infection Prevention Program Manager