CSA: Infection Control - Required for Superintendents
Date: Apr. 6 & 7, 2017
Duration: 2 days
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Member Price: $1,300.00 + HST
Non-Member Price: $1,545.00 + HST
***This course is Gold Seal accredited (2 Credits)***
This course is offered through CSA certified training persons. In order to meet the requirements, persons are required to attend both sessions.
Who Should Attend:
• Architects and Design Engineers
• Commissioning Teams
• Contractors
• Construction Managers
• Infection Prevention & Control Personnel
• Facility and Maintenance Managers in HealthCare Settings
• Medical and Nursing Staff
• Occupational Health and Hygiene Personnel
Day 1: Fundamentals of Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will beable to:
• Gain a general understanding of CSA Z317.13
• Identify the risk factors and sources of health care facility infections
• Identify all staff who should be involved in infection prevention and control measures during any aspect of construction, renovation and maintenance activities
• Review effective infection prevention and control procedures during construction, renovation and maintenance
• Understand and effectively apply infection prevention and control measures for renovation and or new construction projects
• Learn about industry best practices and how they can apply to your specific role
Course Overview
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 317.13 standard, participants will learn how to address necessary measures and help control infection risk in health care facilities.
Day 2: Effective Implementation and Practical Applications of Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities
Learning Objectives
• Review and understand all new components that have been added to the 2013 edition of the CSA Z317.13
• Identify and learn to implement effective procedures during construction, renovation and maintenance of health care facilities
• Practice real life application of the standard
• Engage in practical discussions around the appropriate actions to help mitigate risks and implement damage control procedures
• Learn how to apply innovative thinking in the field of infection prevention and control measure for new construction projects and/or significant additions
Course Overview
Construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities bring specific risks associated with potentially fatal infection and illness. The establishment of a thorough infection control system, along with the necessary procedures to ensure that current, relevant
information is maintained, is critical to protecting patients, staff and visitors. Updated to include all the latest elements of the 2013 version of CSA Z317.13 - Infection Control During Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities - this interactive
and informative course features newly designed exercises and case studies. Building on the foundation established by Fundamentals of Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities, participants will gain insight into the latest developments and requirements of this critical field and acquire practical knowledge on how to apply the necessary measures to help control risk. This course is offered through CSA certified training persons. In order to meet the requirements, persons are required to attend both sessions.
Cancellation Policy
-Cancellations must be received no later than 10 business days prior to the course date to be eligible for a 75% refund of registration fees.
-No refunds will be issued after this date.
-If you register for the course and do not attend, you are liable for the full registration fee unless you cancel according to the terms stated above.
-If you are unable to attend after registering you may send a substitute up to and including the day of the course. Please provide a name and email address for name tag and records.
-CANS reserves the right to cancel any course and will, in such an event, provide a full refund of registrations fees. Every effort will be made to give registrants a reasonable notice of cancellation.
-No liability is assumed by the organization for changes in course dates, content, speakers, or venue.
