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Understand the important role the IP plays during any facility construction or renovation, including Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and regulations/guidelines.
PART OF THE EPI EDUCATION SERIES
IP leadership is essential in the planning, construction, and acceptance phases of healthcare construction and renovation to protect the health and well-being of healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors.
This course addresses the expectations and responsibilities of the representatives from infection prevention, facilities, plant operations, contractors, and affected program areas during construction and renovation projects in healthcare facilities.
Proficiency Level:
Novice
Domain:
IPC Operations
CE Credits
1.5
Member Price:
$50
Non-Member Price:
$100
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This interactive course reviews the important role the infection preventionist plays during any facility construction or renovation. Content includes:
- Design goals and safety measures
- Plumbing, water quality and water supply
- Agency guidelines and regulations
- Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)
- Role of the IP during the Construction phase
- Preventative measures for patient safety
This program is mapped to the APIC’s IP Competency Model. This model describes the knowledge, skills, and behaviors considered key to advancement and guides IPs toward areas of professional development throughout all career stages. Click here to view the full model.
Paying by credit card? Please register for your course directly online as the fastest way to pay for and receive access to your course. Credit card payment by phone is possible. Contact eLearning@apic.org to schedule a time to make the payment.
Bulk sales are also available, email APIC’s eLearning team for more information.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing:
- APIC designates this activity for 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours
Physicians:
- APIC designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.5 PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPUs
- APIC designates this activity for 1 Infection Prevention Units. For more information please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Recertify/Recertification-by-Continuing-Education.htm
Visit the Continuing Education (CE) Credit and Joint Accreditation webpage for additional details.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the role of the infection preventionist during each phase of facility design, construction or renovation
- Develop and manage an effective Infection Control During Construction Program
Technical Requirements
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- Minimum Internet Bandwidth
Standard Definition (SD) videos: 5 Mbps - High Definition (HD) videos: 8 Mbps
Computer Operating System
- PC: Windows XP or newer
- Mac: OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or newer
Web Browsers
- Google Chrome support for most recent 2 public versions
- Firefox support for most recent 2 public versions
Technical support: eLearning@apic.org
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICY:
APIC must receive all cancellations in writing within 30 days of purchase if you have not yet started the course. If you have started the course, you must submit your cancellation within 7 days of the start day to be eligible for a refund.
Please submit cancellation requests to eLearning@apic.org. Courses are non-transferrable and remain with the original registered individual regardless of position changes or employee departures.