Keeping healthcare facilities safe during construction

Construction projects come with infection control measures


Opened ceilings, hanging wires and dirt covered floors can create a risk of the spread of pathogenic organisms in hospitals during construction projects, according to an article on the NBC-2 website.

During the expansion of Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, Fla., for instance, strict safety measures were put in place to ensure that the facility remains safe. 

During construction, special equipment is brought in to keep the air quality clean throughout the hospital.

Tools are also inspected and cleaned before being brought in to the hospital.

Read the article.

 

 



November 15, 2018


Topic Area: Infection Control

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