Infection Control Risk Assessment Page 2
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2Patient Risk Group
TYPE A
TYPE B
TYPE C
TYPE D
Minimal Risk Group 1
I
I
I
III
Low Risk Group 2
I
II
III
IV
Medium Risk Group 3
I
III
IV
IV
High Risk Group 4
II
III
IV
IV
Precaution Class:
Completion Date / Time:
During Construction Project
Upon Completion of Project
Execute work by methods to minimize dust
Clean work area upon completion of task
Be careful moving ceiling tiles
Immediately replace a ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection
Replace cover plates / devices ASAP to block access to interior
wall spaces
Dust walk off mat, where appropriate (i.e. access to chase
space)
For Work Above Ceiling & Common Areas (hallways, etc):
Place construction waste in bag or covered
containers for transporting
Use infection control dust cart (Mintie) or plastic barrier floor to
ceiling. Seal all seams with tape. Entrance with 3 ft. overlapping
Clean work area and tools with HEPA vacuum
flaps.
Wipe work surfaces with disinfectant
Use HEPA vacuum with all power tools; drilling & cutting
Restore HVAC system
Block off and seal air return vents
For Work in Room
Close door and seal with duct tape
Post sign on door – Construction Area – Please Keep Door
Closed
Block off and seal air return vents or isolate HVAC system from
area
Place dust mat at entrance/exit for work lasting more than 1 shift
Use HEPA vacuum with all power tools; drilling & cutting
For Work Above Ceiling & Common Areas (hallways, etc):
All Class 2 Measures
All Class 2 measures
Run HEPA air filtration unit for 6-12 air changes
Use HEPA equipped air filters with dust cart to maintain negative
after work is complete before opening up room
air pressure
Clean work site daily with HEPA vacuum, including
For Work in Room
tools, carts and cart covers
All Class 2 measures
Cover construction cart for transportation outside
Use a portable HEPA air filtration unit to purify air
construction zone and keep cart wheels clean.
Inspect air filters daily.
Clean/replace filters when pressure
Clean outside of construction area daily
differential monitor indicates replacement per manufacturer
guidelines
Daily inspection by foreman
Provide 300-800 cfm filtration units – min 12 air changes/hr
Project typically controlled by a General Contractor with
Remove barrier material carefully to minimize
temporary wall partitions segregating construction area. Follow
spreading of dirt and debris associated with
infection control measures established by GC & Hospital
construction
Contain construction waste before transport in
All Class 3 measures
tightly covered containers.
Maintain negative pressure within construction zone
Cover transport receptacles or carts.
Tape
(minimum 2.5 pascals)
covering unless solid lid
Monitor and record air pressure readings daily
Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuum
Construct anteroom outside area of construction
Wet mop area with disinfectant
Upon completion, restore HVAC system where
No patients in rooms directly across from construction area
work was performed
Additional Requirements
Provide air monitoring during construction
Construct anteroom outside area of construction
Workers to wear clean paper coveralls and shoe covers when entering or existing job site
See attached sheet(s) Refer to Disruption Avoidance Plans
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