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Overview
Controlling potential hazards from hospital construction or renovation that can cause infections in immune suppressed patients requires proper environmental planning and monitoring. Stay updated on healthy environment topics by subscribing to EES Healthy Environment, our free monthly bulletin. Click here to subscribe.
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Maintain optimal indoor air quality (IAQ) during any structural repair or upgrade by continuous site monitoring |
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Assessment of environmental risks for airborne disease & opportunities for prevention
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Recommendations for work practices and procedures to be followed by the construction contractor, to protect their workers and the hospital environment |
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Clearance survey upon project completion to assess the clean-up by the construction contractor |
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Project Experience
ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) for Philadelphia Hospital
This current project is a multiphase renovation of several separate hospital areas in a large facility in North East Philadelphia. EES provides indoor air quality and construction oversight consulting services including the following:
Pre-Construction Surveys
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Prior to any renovation or construction activities, for each designated area, a pre-construction indoor air quality (IAQ) assessment is conducted to identify any pre-existing biological or fungal contamination and to establish baseline risk criteria. |
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The IAQ assessments include the collection of bulk and wipe samples as well as bioaerosol and particulate samples throughout the construction zone. Representative samples are collected from walls, ceiling, HVAC, and other areas. |
Weekly Construction Monitoring
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Worksite monitoring, conducted each week, includes inspection of contractor practices and integrity of enclosures and contaminant devices. Worksite IAQ sampling includes wipe samples for contamination determination, and bioaerosol and particulate sampling to assess the integrity of the construction zone containment. |
Pre-Construction Surveys
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Upon completion of each construction phase, EES conducts a clearance survey including the collection of wipe, bioaerosol and particulate samples to assess the clean-up by the construction contractor. |
EES provides weekly progress reports and provides immediate feedback in cases where there may be significant risk of infection.
Click here to download a copy of our PowerPoint presentation, The Effects of Construction Activity on Indoor Air Quality for Hospitals, from our Free Resources section.
To request additional information on medical environments, contact us. |
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