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Protecting Patients and Providers—Safely Building Healthcare Environments
At The VERTEX Companies, LLC we understand that healthcare construction projects come with an added layer of responsibility: protecting patients, staff, and visitors from airborne contaminants, vibrations, and disruptions during renovation or new construction activities. Our Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Services are designed to help you meet regulatory expectations while keeping your project on schedule.
Why ICRA Matters
In hospitals and other healthcare facilities, construction work can introduce dust, noise, and microbial contaminants that pose serious risks—especially to immunocompromised patients. ICRA is a critical process that evaluates potential infection hazards before and during construction, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are in place.
Our team aligns your project with the latest industry best practices, including:
American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) ICRA Guidelines
ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170 – Ventilation of Health Care Facilities
FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals – Infection prevention during construction and renovation
Our ICRA Services
Containment Verification Testing
We confirm that physical barriers, negative air pressure systems, and critical seals are properly installed and performing to specification. Our team conducts:
Negative pressure verification
Smoke or surrogate aerosol testing for containment breach detection
HEPA filtration verification and configuration
Ongoing integrity checks during project phases
Airborne Dust and Particulate Monitoring
Real-time particulate monitoring helps ensure that airborne dust is contained and does not migrate into patient care areas. Our services include:
Continuous air quality monitoring for PM2.5
Threshold alerting systems
Pre- and post-construction air quality assessments
Vibration and Noise Monitoring
Construction-related vibrations and noise can disrupt sensitive medical equipment and patient healing environments. We offer:
Baseline and continuous vibration monitoring
Noise level assessments (dBA and frequency analysis)
Real-time reporting and alerts for exceedances
Tailored for Healthcare Projects
Our specialists work closely with infection prevention teams, facility managers, and general contractors to ensure full compliance with infection control protocols. We offer:
ICRA plan development and documentation
Risk classification and mitigation strategies
Contractor and staff ICRA training
Partner With Experts Who Understand Healthcare
With decades of experience in healthcare construction environments, The VERTEX Companies, LLC is your trusted partner for infection control during construction. We bring deep expertise, regulatory understanding, and technical precision to every project.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation or request a proposal.
