Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) – History and Purpose

In today’s episode, special guests Tom Bender and Michael Jenkins join us to discuss the history and purpose of Construction ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment). 

 This episode discusses:  

• Importance of compliance and effects of noncompliance
• History of training development
• The changing ICRA landscape
• Individual responsibility and commitment to patient safety for all
• Moving forward and next steps to ensure ICRA awareness

 Tom Bender is Education Outreach Director at Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). Michael Jenkins is Senior Representative/ICRA Lead at EASRCC – West Virginia District. 

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