APIC Threat Matrix for Risk Asessment

To quantify risk in various situations, infection control professionals are faced with the challenge of weighing numerous variables in order to engineer a comprehensive ICRA to address all possible risks and issues. By assessing who may be affected by work being done and what level of particulate disturbance will be involved, the ICRA team can develop a safe and effective plan to maintain compliance. APIC has developed a Patient Risk Group Matrix that has been adapted from reputable hospitals across the United States. The Kontrol Kube Containment Method is cited in APIC guidelines as an effective method for infection control in hospital O&M. 

More information on the APIC Patient Risk Group Matrix.

Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions are an effective, safe method to achieve containment and satisfy APIC guidelines regarding infection control in hospital O&M. 
Class I Threat: Even Minor Jobs Require Attention

Example: Removal of ceiling tiles or painting in a non-critical areas such as offices.

Low to high risk Type A situations are daily occurrences in hospitals. While the APIC Guidelines do not require containment for these O&M situations, many hospitals and health care facilities see the need to implement infection control procedures for these frequent projects regardless of the risk.

Kontrol Kube Topsider is often found in use when tackling these daily O&M situations.

Class II Threat: Active Means Of Particulate Control

Example: Installing telephone and computer cabling in general patient areas, laboratories or patient care units.

Low to high risk Type B situations or even highest risk Type A situations require that you provide active means to prevent airborne dust from dispersing into the atmosphere.

Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions are a faster and more effective method of containing light dust.
Class III Threat: Serious Concerns, Serious Solutions

Example: Installing telephone and computer cabling in an emergency room or ICU.

Medium to highest risk Type C situations or even highest risk Type B situations require that complete AII (Airborne Infection Isolation) critical barriers and negative air pressure is maintained.

Kontrol Kube Mobile Containment Solutions are a faster and more effective method of containing light dust.
Class IV Threat: An Extreme But Realistic Situation

Example: Multiple shifts installing cable systems in an emergency room or OR.

Requiring internal containment as well as an external anteroom configuration, “Class IV” situations can involve some of the most extreme cases encountered in a health care facility.

The Kontrol Kube Topsider together with The Kontrol Kube Abacus can allow you to obtain containment suitable for this extreme but realistic situation.