Specialized Training for Healthcare Facilities & Construction Teams

When construction or restoration work takes place inside an active healthcare facility, the job involves much more than completing a project on time. Every renovation, demolition, or repair has the potential to affect patient safety if proper infection control measures aren’t in place. 

That’s why Sasser Restoration was proud to host a CICTI Certified Healthcare Manager (CCHM) class in Texas, providing healthcare professionals and construction leaders with the knowledge they need to safely manage projects in sensitive healthcare environments. 

What is CICTI? 

The Construction Infection Control Training Institute (CICTI) is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to improving infection prevention during healthcare construction, renovation, maintenance, and restoration projects. Its programs focus on helping professionals understand and implement Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) principles through practical, hands-on training rather than simply teaching theory. 

Healthcare facilities are unique environments. Patients with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to airborne dust, mold spores, bacteria, and other contaminants that can be released during construction activities. CICTI training helps professionals recognize these risks before they become problems. 

What is the Certified Healthcare Manager (CCHM) Course? 

The CICTI Certified Healthcare Manager (CCHM) course is an intensive one-day program designed for professionals responsible for planning, managing, or overseeing healthcare construction projects. 

Participants learn how to: 

• Understand the science behind infection control in healthcare settings. 

• Perform and implement Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs). 

• Plan containment strategies before work begins. 

• Properly use temporary barriers, HEPA filtration, and negative air systems. 

• Monitor and document infection control measures throughout a project. 

• Reduce liability while protecting patients, staff, and visitors. 

The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises that allow attendees to apply infection control strategies in realistic scenarios before completing a proficiency examination for certification. Successful participants earn the CCHM designation, which is valid for two years. 

Why Infection Control Matters During Construction 

Construction activities create dust. Dust may seem harmless in many commercial settings, but inside a hospital or healthcare facility, it can carry microorganisms capable of causing serious infections. 

Without proper containment, contaminants can travel through hallways, ventilation systems, or occupied patient areas. Healthcare organizations work hard to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and construction teams play an important role in supporting those efforts. 

Proper infection control helps facilities: 

• Protect vulnerable patients. 

• Reduce the risk of airborne contamination. 

• Maintain regulatory compliance. 

• Limit project disruptions. 

• Improve communication between contractors and hospital staff. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to patient safety. 

Every barrier installed correctly, every HEPA air scrubber properly maintained, and every ICRA followed contributes to a safer healthcare environment. 

Why Healthcare Facilities Value Certified Professionals 

Healthcare administrators increasingly look for contractors and project managers who understand the unique requirements of working inside occupied medical facilities. 

Having CICTI-certified personnel on a project demonstrates that your team understands: 

• Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs) 

• Environmental containment 

• Pressure differentials 

• Air quality monitoring 

• Documentation and compliance 

• Best practices for healthcare construction 

Rather than reacting to issues after they occur, certified professionals are trained to identify risks early and implement effective controls before work begins. 

Sasser Restoration’s Commitment to Healthcare Safety 

At Sasser Restoration, we understand that healthcare restoration is different from commercial construction. Whether responding to water damage, performing remediation, or supporting facility renovations, infection prevention remains a top priority. 

Hosting the CICTI Certified Healthcare Manager class reflects our commitment to advancing education, improving industry standards, and helping healthcare facilities create safer environments for patients, staff, and visitors. 

By investing in training and professional development, we help strengthen the partnerships between healthcare providers and the contractors who serve them. 

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