Building or renovating a facility
Facilities must adhere to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z8000 standard for the planning, design and construction of health-care facilities.
Renovation
Renovations should not start without the College’s input and the involvement of an interdisciplinary design team (IDT) of experts.
Submit details of the proposed renovations to the College for final comment to ensure there are no accreditation concerns.
Review relevant policies
We advise you to review these specific NHMSFAP policies before starting your renovations.
For renovations to modify or upgrade the facility
Renovations and New Construction to a Facility policy
For renovations related to maintenance and restoration
Major Renovations for Reasons of Maintenance or Restoration policy
Renovations have to be completed within timelines outlined in this policy
Construction and/or Renovation Time Limit policy
Renovations require establishing an interdisciplinary design team
Retain an infection prevention and control professional
CSA Z317.13 infection control must be adhered to during construction, renovation and maintenance of health-care facilities.
This includes retaining an infection prevention and control professional to direct and monitor necessary preventative measures throughout the renovation.