Introduction
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) is a structured, proactive approach used in healthcare facilities to identify, evaluate, and control infection-related risks before they result in harm. The Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Program is designed to train healthcare professionals and facility teams in applying ICRA principles for safer patient care, improved infection prevention planning, and stronger compliance with quality and accreditation standards. This course emphasizes risk-based thinking, practical assessment tools, and implementation strategies aligned with real hospital environments.
Scope
This program focuses on the systematic identification and control of infection risks in healthcare settings, including:
- Principles and components of ICRA
- Risk identification and hazard mapping in clinical areas
- Patient population risk (high-risk groups: ICU, NICU, oncology, transplant units)
- Environmental and infrastructure-related risks
- Device and procedure-related infection risks (e.g., CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, VAP)
- Risk prioritization methods and scoring tools
- Planning preventive controls and mitigation strategies
- Infection control surveillance linkage with ICRA findings
- Documentation, reporting formats, and audit readiness
- Integration of ICRA into hospital quality, safety, and accreditation requirements
Objectives
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
- Define ICRA and explain its importance in infection prevention
- Identify infection hazards across patient care areas and support services
- Conduct structured risk assessments using standard tools and checklists
- Categorize and prioritize risks based on probability and severity
- Recommend effective infection control interventions and preventive controls
- Support facility-wide infection prevention planning using ICRA outputs
- Improve preparedness for outbreaks, construction activities, and high-risk procedures
- Strengthen compliance with hospital quality systems and accreditation standards
Who can enroll
This program is ideal for:
- Infection Control Nurses (ICN) and Infection Control Officers (ICO)
- Quality managers and NABH/NABL coordinators
- Nursing supervisors and ward in-charges
- Hospital administrators and facility managers
- Microbiologists, epidemiology and surveillance teams
- OT, ICU, dialysis, and high-risk unit staff
- Clinical leaders and patient safety teams
- Healthcare students and professionals aiming to specialize in IPC
Study Content on TERRALEAP.COM
Learners will receive structured educational support through:
Video Lessons (ICRA workflow, case-based demonstrations, risk scoring, mitigation planning)
PDF Learning Resources (ICRA tools, formats, checklists, templates, sample risk maps & audit-ready documentation)