ICRA barriers

Proper containment is critical to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and ensuring safety on construction sites within healthcare facilities. Using ICRA barriers, such as temporary wall systems, is essential for establishing effective containment and maintaining safety standards. Every crew member must thoroughly understand ICRA to confidently implement and maintain these protective measures.

Healthcare construction projects demand safety and minimal disruption, especially in environments where patient care is a priority. ICRA barriers play a crucial role by maintaining cleanliness and containing airborne contaminants. Outdated solutions like plastic sheeting and drywall fall short in these settings, allowing dust and pathogens to escape.

Infection control during hospital construction is non-negotiable. To safeguard patients and staff, healthcare facilities must use reliable ICRA barriers to contain dust and debris effectively. These barriers are critical in areas like operating rooms, ICUs, NICUs, burn units, and sterile processing departments, where safety is a top priority during renovations.

When hospitals undergo renovation projects, patient, visitor, and staff safety is crucial. Infection Preventionists, Facilities Managers, and Project Managers face a significant challenge: selecting dust barriers that exceed ICRA Class IV requirements, blend seamlessly into the environment, and minimize disruptions.

Infection control is an ongoing concern for healthcare facilities. In the U.S., the risk of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) during a hospital stay is about one in 31. On average, 10% of affected patients do not survive.