GFA Construction in Healthcare Training® 

Construction in Healthcare Training® is a one-day (8-hour) training course designed to present the fundamentals of construction, renovation, and repair work performed within healthcare settings. The objective of this course is to better familiarize construction trade workers and supervisors as well as healthcare staff who may oversee such construction, renovations, or repairs with the multidiscipline requirements unique to a healthcare setting. The course load will include: 

• The State of the Healthcare System and Emerging Issues
• A Review of the Healthcare Setting (principals, departments, objectives, and requirements)
• Rules, Regulations & Requirements
• Risk Assessment Practices
• Basic Application and Approach to Infection Control (ICRA)
• Interim Life Safety Measures
• Med Gas Systems Review & Firestop Systems
• Joint Commission Standards Regarding Construction Projects
• Specific Healthcare Construction Techniques (Containments, Negative Pressure Systems, Cleaning Techniques...)
• Review of the Applicable Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines Regarding Construction Practices
• Potential Environmental Hazards (Mold, Asbestos, Lead, Mercury, Chemicals….)
• Personal Protective Equipment Procedures
• Quality Control and Documentation Protocols
• Liability Protection

Class presentations include lectures, video presentations, interactive "hands-on" exercises, and resource handouts. A brief multiple- choice examination will be presented at the conclusion of the class, with successful examinees receiving a "Certificate of Achievement." Classes may be tailored to meet your specific needs. 

Who Should Attend:  General & Specialty Contractors, Architects, Engineers, IT Providers, Vendors, Healthcare Facility Personnel 

*This course has been awarded the following Continuing Education Credits: 
 ~ American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH) - 1.34 Safety CM points
 ~ American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) - 8 Recertification Credits (RC)

Cost: $395.00 / person

Class size is limited!