Infection control isn’t just a box to check during hospital renovations — it’s a critical, regulated process that starts well before the first wall comes down. Yet too often, Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) are treated as an afterthought, putting patient safety, staff workflows, and even project timelines at risk.
ICRA Barriers: Vital to Healthcare Renovations
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.
ICRA Barriers: Keeping Healthcare Renovations Safe and Compliant
Updated October 8, 2025 Healthcare renovations are unlike any other construction projects. Even small upgrades introduce dust, debris, and airborne contaminants that can threaten vulnerable patients. That’s why every renovation inside a healthcare facility must follow a detailed Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) process—and why choosing the right ICRA-compliant barriers is essential for patient safety… Read more »
ICRA Barriers: Safeguarding Critical Spaces in Healthcare Facilities
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.
Dust Barriers for Healthcare Renovations: STARC vs. Competitors
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.
ICRA Barriers: Mission Critical to Healthcare Renovations
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.
Healthcare-Acquired Infections (HAIs): What Facilities Managers and Project Managers Need to Know
Updated September 5, 2025 Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) remain one of the most persistent challenges in patient safety. But they’re not only a clinical concern—construction and facilities teams play a critical role in prevention. From renovation dust to ventilation control, the environment itself can determine whether patients stay safe or become vulnerable.