ASHE Infection Control Risk Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

A major renovation project involving heavy demolition (Type D) is planned for a vacant wing directly adjacent to a hospital's bone marrow transplant unit (Highest Risk Group).
According to the standard ICRA matrix, which Class of Precautions is required?

Accepted Answer

Class IV or V

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Class II

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Class III

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Class I

Question 2

When developing a comprehensive ICRA for a hospital renovation, which of the following individuals is considered an essential, core member of the multidisciplinary team?

Accepted Answer

Infection Preventionist

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Hospital's Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Medical Equipment Planner

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City Building Inspector

Question 3

For a Class IV ICRA project, what is the primary purpose of establishing an anteroom and maintaining negative air pressure within the construction zone?

Accepted Answer

To contain construction dust and airborne pathogens, preventing their escape into patient care areas.

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To provide a secure storage area for tools and materials.

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To create a sound buffer between the construction zone and adjacent occupied spaces.

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To meet OSHA requirements for worker break areas.

Question 4

At which stage of a healthcare construction or renovation project should the initial Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) be performed?

Accepted Answer

In the earliest planning and design phases, before the project is bid.

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After the construction contract has been awarded but before work begins.

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During the commissioning phase, just before patient occupancy.

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Upon the first discovery of mold or other contaminants during demolition.

Question 5

An ICRA is best described as a 'living document' because it must be:

Accepted Answer

Reviewed and updated if the project scope, site conditions, or patient risk levels change.

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Filed with the local health department annually for the life of the building.

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Signed and dated by every construction worker who enters the site.

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Maintained in a waterproof container on the construction site at all times.

Question 6

According to the most widely used ICRA matrix definitions, which of the following activities would be classified as a Type A construction activity?

Accepted Answer

Removing a single ceiling tile for a brief visual inspection.

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Sanding of walls for painting in a corridor.

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Demolition of a non-load-bearing wall.

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Major duct work replacement above the ceiling grid.