Infection Prevention in Healthcare Design and Construction

Healthcare facilities must maintain the highest standards of safety, even during active construction, renovation, or routine maintenance. Managing these projects requires a specialized understanding of how dust, debris, and water systems can impact vulnerable patient populations. This text-based course provides a comprehensive introduction to design and construction management tailored for infection prevention. You will learn how to identify potential hazards, implement protective barriers, and collaborate effectively with clinical and construction teams to maintain sterile environments. What you'll learn: 1. Learn the foundational principles of infection prevention and control in healthcare environments. 2. Understand how to conduct an Infection Control Risk Assessment using modern industry standards. 3. Design effective containment barriers and negative pressure isolation zones to control airborne pathogens. 4. Manage water safety and dust control protocols during active construction and maintenance. 5. Apply modern compliance standards and communication strategies between clinical staff and contractors. You will begin with essential terminology and the clinical rationale behind infection control before moving into practical risk assessments, containment design, and daily monitoring workflows. This course is designed for healthcare administrators, facilities managers, construction project managers, and infection preventionists who are new to managing physical plant modifications, with no prior engineering background required. Start reading today to build safer, compliant healthcare environments during your next renovation project.