Keeping Up With ASHE ICRA 2.0™ Adoption: Key Trends + Best Practices for Challenging Situations | Webinar

The introduction of ASHE ICRA 2.0™ has significantly improved guidelines for managing healthcare construction risks, but implementing these updated standards effectively can still present challenges, especially in complex scenarios like active healthcare spaces, emergency repairs, behavioral health environments, and space-constrained areas.

Join our experts as they break down recent survey findings on ICRA 2.0™ adoption, highlight common implementation challenges, and share solutions. Gain actionable insights to help your team navigate complex infection control scenarios, improve compliance, and ensure patient safety during renovations and maintenance projects.

Learning objectives:

• Review current trends in the adoption of ASHE ICRA 2.0™, including who is leading infection control implementation and where healthcare teams see the greatest impact.
• Identify common challenges healthcare facilities encounter when implementing ICRA 2.0™.
• Learn practical strategies for effectively applying ICRA 2.0™ guidelines in complex, real-world scenarios.
• Understand best practices for maintaining compliance and proactively managing infection control risks, even during unexpected situations and urgent repairs.
• Discover actionable insights from industry experts that will help your team implement and adapt ICRA 2.0™ standards to your specific facility needs.

Speakers

Dr. Janet Haas, PhD, RN, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC
CEO and Principal Consulting Epidemiologist, Innovative Infection Prevention
janet@theinnovativeip.com
Dr. Haas has over 20 years of experience in infection prevention and control. Dr. Haas has led several hospital infection prevention departments and is a recognized leader in the field. She has authored several peer-reviewed papers, and has presented nationally and internationally on Infection Prevention topics.  

Leon Young, BS, MLS (ASCP), CIC
Network Infection Manager, Facilities and Construction, Allegheny Health Network
leon.young@ahn.org
Leon has been practicing Infection Prevention for over 15 years. Leon is a subject matter expert regarding the relationship between patient safety and healthcare construction/maintenance activities. As a leader in the field, he has managed many complex projects including several hospital demolitions and a multi-phased demolition and renovation of a 3-winged transplant intensive care unit. Leon has been a contributing editor for the Joint Commission and has presented nationally on healthcare construction topics and measures.

Daniel A. Bedregal
SVP, Healthcare Practice, First Onsite
dan.bedregal@firstonsite.com
Dan has been in the restoration industry for 20 years, focusing on Healthcare nearly the entire time. He is a pioneer in merging the restoration industry with Healthcare and developing teams that can effectively provide the service that clients desire. Prior to entering the restoration industry, Dan spent 10 years in the Fire Service within the Air Force Branch of the military. His military background has helped to provide keen attention to detail as needed when servicing Healthcare clients.  

Marshall Friday
VP of Field Sales and Performance Development, STARC
mfriday@starcsystems.com
Currently, Marshall is responsible for growing revenue within the largest commercial contractors coast to coast. He is also building out the training and onboarding for current and future sales professionals. Before joining STARC, Marshall led ADT's fastest-growing national accounts division from 2019-2023. Prior to 2019, he held positions in leadership development, sales enablement, sales leadership, and frontline sales.