PCW01 - A Focus on Water and Air: Design, Construction and Operation of Healthcare Infrastructure

Sunday, June 15, 2025

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT

Location: North Room 226

CE: 7

AEU Credits: 7.5
CME Credits: 7
CNE Credits: 7
HSPA Credits: 7
IPCH Credits: 7.5
IPU Credits: 7

Presenter(s)

Linda Dickey, RN, MPH, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC (she/her/hers)

Consultant
Linda L Dickey Consulting, LLC
Spokane, Washington

Disclosure(s): Georgia Pacific: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing), Content Expert (Ongoing); Octet Medical: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing); Olympus: Content Expert (Ongoing)

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Co-Presenter(s)

DM

Dick Moeller, PE (ret.) FASHE

Principal
GnGB
Spokane, Washington

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Molly M. Scanlon, PhD, FAIA, FACHA (she/her/hers)

Research Associate
University of Arizona, Zuckerman College of Public Health

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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Session Description: This workshop will provide an overview of the design, construction, operation and unique infection-prevention considerations for plumbing and HVAC systems in healthcare facilities. Attendees will also learn about technologies and strategies that may be considered for sustainability, including potential benefits and possible infection-related risks.

Learning Objectives:

Identify plumbing and HVAC design elements of interest to the infection preventionist.
Integrate an understanding of basic plumbing and HVAC design and function to the daily operations and maintenance of a healthcare facility.
Advocate for best practices and be aware of potential areas of concern involving the plumbing and HVAC systems during design, construction and operation.