Keep Your Healthcare Construction Project Safe, Compliant, and Infection-Controlled

Construction and renovation projects can introduce significant infection prevention risks through dust, debris, disrupted airflow, water damage, construction traffic, and changes to essential building systems. Infection Shield provides IPAC support from design and planning through construction, commissioning, and final handover, helping healthcare teams and project partners manage these risks from day one.

🇨🇦 Certified IPAC consultants · Led by a medical doctor · Trusted across Canada
Held to the standards that matter

The nature of the work creates the risk

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Airborne dust can carry mould spores and pathogens across the site.
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Water damage and poor material storage breed mould and moisture.
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An unprotected HVAC system spreads contaminants through the build.
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Missing documentation leaves you exposed when inspectors arrive.
Dust, water, disrupted airflow, and constant site traffic, these are the conditions infections spread in. The risks are preventable. The key is IPAC built into the project early, not bolted on after a problem appears.

We work alongside your owners, project managers, contractors, architects, and engineers, and translate complex standards into clear, practical site requirements. You get fewer surprises on site, smoother inspections, and a project that holds up to the standards it's measured against.

Complete IPAC support for your project

General Site Assessment

A certified consultant audits your site’s policies, training, record-keeping, and physical setup. You get on-site verbal confirmation, an in-depth written report, a gap analysis, and a prioritized action list that mirrors Public Health inspection checklists.

Site Practice Audit

The audit proves your controls work in practice. We evaluate how your team performs on site, risk assessments, screening, hand hygiene, PPE, and barriers, then deliver a written report with clear recommendations and any gaps to close.

Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)

Conducted before design, before construction, and again at commissioning. The ICRA informs containment, negative-pressure spaces, air handling, water systems, clean and soiled areas, hazards, and finishes, and it must be written into your design specifications.

Design & Planning Consultation

We consult early with your engineers and architects so design meets IPAC requirements before construction begins, supporting location planning, functional programs, block schematics, output specifications, and review of working drawings.

Construction-Phase Monitoring

Regular on-site inspections covering water damage, material storage, HVAC protection, construction traffic flow, disruption to essential services, barrier integrity, and proper cleaning procedures throughout the build.

HAI Surveillance

We monitor the site for healthcare-acquired infections and use that data to inform and adjust your infection control strategy in real time.

Resources, Policies & Training

Custom infection control policies and procedures, tracking tools, and site signage, backed by hands-on training and webinars that equip your team to maintain a safe site day to day.

From first drawing to final handover

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PHASE 01

Design & Planning

ICRA, design and ventilation review, and IPAC specifications written into the project plans before construction starts.

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PHASE 02

Construction

Barrier and containment checks, dust and moisture control, HVAC protection, and regular on-site monitoring throughout the build.

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PHASE 03

Commissioning & Handover

A final ICRA and site assessment to verify the space meets infection control requirements before it opens.

Aligned with Canadian construction standards

When your project is held to these standards, we make sure it meets them.

CSA Z317.13

Infection Control During Construction

Renovation and maintenance of healthcare facilities.

CSA Z317.2

HVAC Systems in Health Care Facilities

Air handling and ventilation requirements.

CSA Z8000

Canadian Health Care Facilities

The core facility design and operation standard.

CSA Z94.9

Respirator Fit Testing

Legislated fit-test requirements for site workers.

CCA 82-2004

Mould Guidelines

For the Canadian construction industry.

PIDAC

Best Practices

Environmental cleaning and routine practices.

CDC & HICPAC

Environmental Infection Control

Internationally recognized guidance.

Built into your project team

A clear path to a spotless record

Step 1

Free Consultation & Project Assessment

Tell us about your construction or renovation project, its current stage, and your infection prevention requirements.

Step 2

Your Custom IPAC Action Plan

We assess your project, identify infection prevention risks, and provide a prioritized action plan aligned with the project requirements.

 

Step 3

Construction-Phase Support & Monitoring

We support your team throughout construction, monitor key infection prevention controls, and help prepare the project for commissioning and final handover.

Why Choose Infection Shield?

When it comes to infection prevention and control, experience and credibility matter. Here’s why facilities across Canada trust us.

Led by a Medical Doctor

Founded by Dr. Kamyab Ghatan, MD, AL-CIP, CIC, LTC-CIP, DISIPC, CDIPC, a National Infection Prevention and Control Consultant. You’re guided by genuine clinical and IPAC expertise.

Certified IPAC Specialists

Our consultants hold the Certification in Infection Control (CIC), bringing proven, up-to-date knowledge to every facility we serve.

We Speak the Inspector's Language

We work to the standards of the Ministry of Health, Public Health Ontario & PIDAC, so you stay ready for any inspection.

Tailored, Not Templated

No two facilities are alike. We build customized IPAC programs that fit how your team actually works, not generic checklists.

Ongoing Partnership

Infection control never stops, and neither do we. You get follow-up audits, training, and continuous support long after the first visit.

Trusted Across Sectors

From long-term care and dental to veterinary and construction, we’ve helped facilities prevent outbreaks, resolve non-compliance, and protect their people.

What facilities ask before they start

Construction and renovation sites can spread infections through dust, debris, and disrupted airflow. IPAC measures protect both workers and the eventual users of the space.

A program review evaluates your existing infection control program for effectiveness and compliance. An audit checks whether day-to-day practices actually match that program.

Policies and procedures, tracking tools to monitor infection control performance, and on-site signage to reinforce safe practices.

Yes. This includes webinars and education materials like manuals and guides, covering everything from infection control basics to the latest industry developments.

Book a free consultation. The team assesses your project’s specific needs, then builds and implements a customized IPAC plan with training and audits included.

Keep your build compliant from day one

Book a free consult and find out exactly what your project needs to stay safe and on schedule.