Everywhere we look in our environment today there is construction. What is the impact on our patients safety? On our safety? This course will open your eyes as to how the construction environment is just now learning the impact of the factors regarding infection control, emerging infectious diseases in the built-in environment, air and waterborne pathogens, MRSA, and exposure of risks during construction for healthcare facilities. 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 thet 5-7,000 patients die annually a a result of eposure during construction.
This course is accredited by ASHRAE and the USGBC for 1 credit.
Accreditors: American Board of Industrial Hygiene (Infection Control), American Institute of Architects (Infection Control), ASHRAE
This Certificate is valid 1 year from the completion date.
(Infection Control), Green Building Institute (Infection Control), Green Business Certification Inc. (Infection Control), Institute of Inspection (Infection Control)