ICRA barriers

Updated August 12, 2024 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.

Updated Sept. 3, 2024 When hospitals undertake renovation projects, ensuring the health and safety of patients, visitors, and staff is paramount. For Infection Preventionists, Facilities Managers, Project Managers and others, selecting dust barriers that exceed ICRA Class IV requirements, seamlessly blend into the existing environment, and minimize renovation disruptions is essential.

Updated October 17, 2024 When construction firms undertake renovations, repairs, or expansions within healthcare facilities, maintaining patient safety and minimizing disruption is a top priority. In hospitals, where infection control is mission-critical, outdated construction barriers like plastic sheeting or drywall simply fail to contain dust and potentially dangerous pathogens.

Updated October 24, 2024 Proper containment is essential to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and maintaining safety on construction sites within healthcare facilities. Every crew member must understand ICRA thoroughly to establish and maintain appropriate containment, especially when using temporary construction walls.

Updated October 17, 2024 Infection control during hospital construction is non-negotiable. With vulnerable patients and staff at risk, healthcare facilities need robust, reliable solutions for containing dust and debris. Operating rooms, ICUs, NICUs, burn units, sterile processing departments, and many other areas—they all share a common goal during renovations: keeping building occupants safe.