APIC releases infection prevention resource for facility construction, renovation: 3 takeaways

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology released the Infection Prevention Manual for Construction & Renovation.

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Here are three takeaways:

1. The resource is designed to aid the development of a comprehensive infection control program during healthcare facility construction and renovation projects.

2. The resource includes 11 chapters on topics such as construction and renovation policies, dust control techniques, water sampling, air monitoring and flood recovery and mold abatement.

3. The manuals can also help infection preventionists educate facility administration about the need to comply with regulatory agencies and explain the value of the infection control during construction program.

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