IPAC Services
Review of Design Schematics
Our Review of Design Schematics service ensures that the necessary infection control design elements are integrated into the blueprints, ensuring compliance and minimizing delays.
Infection Control During Construction
Expert IPAC Review for Safer Healthcare Designs.
Our Review of Design Schematics service provides expert consultation from our certified Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) consultants who assess your architectural plans to identify and embed infection control design features. We align your project with leading standards such as Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI), and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) design standards to help you build safe, compliant healthcare environments. Whether you’re planning a new build, renovation, or expansion, we work directly with your design team to ensure infection control principles are integrated early, saving time, reducing costly redesigns, and improving patient and staff safety.
What’s Included:
Comprehensive Design Assessment
Detailed review of floor plans, HVAC layouts, plumbing, and traffic flow
Strategic Material & Finish Selection
Assistance with selecting material, furnishing and finishes
Standards & Regulatory Compliance
Compliance with CSA, FGI, and ASHRAE standards
Optimized Infection Control Recommendations
Recommendations for clean-to-dirty flow, hand hygiene access, negative/positive pressure zoning, and more
Infection Control During Construction
Serving a Diverse Range of Healthcare Environments.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is an infection control review of design schematics important in healthcare construction?
Early infection control input ensures that design elements, like ventilation, spatial separation, and workflow, support safe practices and meet regulatory standards. It helps avoid costly changes later and ensures your facility is built for safety from day one.
What infection control features do you typically recommend during a schematic review?
We often recommend features like dedicated clean and dirty zones, hands-free hand hygiene stations, negative and positive pressure rooms, appropriate materials for surfaces, and optimized HVAC zoning; all tailored to your facility type and workflow.
Can you work with our design team remotely?
Yes. We offer both in-person and remote schematic reviews. Our consultants can review digital schematics, provide annotated feedback, attend virtual design meetings, and issue formal recommendations—all without being on-site.
Do you provide a written report after the schematic review?
Yes. After the review, we deliver a comprehensive report outlining infection control risks, recommended design modifications, and compliance alignment.
Do you provide attestation letters and official sign-off for regulatory bodies?
Yes. As part of our Review of Design Schematics and broader infection control consulting services, we provide formal attestation letters and project sign-off documentation when required by regulatory authorities. Our Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) consultants are board-certified and can support your regulatory submission process.