Healthcare Containment That Protects Patients During Active Renovation
Construction-related hospital infections are responsible for thousands of preventable deaths in U.S. acute care facilities every year. 5DCCS delivers modular containment systems built to meet ICRA 2.0 requirements — so your renovation moves forward without putting patients at risk.
The Stakes in Healthcare Construction
The Wrong Containment Decision Can Cost Patient Lives
When you renovate an occupied hospital, outpatient clinic, or surgical center, you disturb building materials that release Aspergillus spores, bacteria, and airborne particulates into spaces where immunocompromised patients are recovering. Real outbreaks at real hospitals have resulted in patient deaths, multi-million dollar lawsuits, temporary closure of operating rooms, and public statements from hospital leadership acknowledging preventable failures. The risk is not theoretical.
The ASHE ICRA 2.0 framework exists precisely because inadequate containment has a documented and measurable body count. Class IV and Class V precautions require rigid barriers, negative air pressure maintenance, HEPA filtration, and documented inspections. Plastic sheeting does not satisfy these requirements. Drywall takes far too long and generates demolition waste when the renovation moves to the next phase. Modular containment is the only practical solution for active healthcare renovation that balances speed, compliance, and patient safety.
5DCCS provides modular temporary wall systems that meet ICRA 2.0 Class IV and V requirements. We deliver, install, and manage the containment so your general contractor and infection preventionist can focus on the project, not the barrier.
Where We Work
Containment Solutions for Every Healthcare Setting
Healthcare renovation happens across a wide range of environments, each with its own compliance requirements and patient risk profile. Here is how we support active construction across the full spectrum of medical facility types.
Hospital & Inpatient Renovation
Acute care hospital renovations near oncology, ICU, bone marrow transplant, and surgical units carry the highest patient risk classification. Our systems meet ICRA 2.0 Class IV and V requirements, including compatibility with HEPA negative air pressure systems and continuous digital pressure monitoring. We configure door placement, airlocks, and barrier sequencing to match your IP team's containment plan.
Outpatient Clinics & Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Outpatient facilities often run continuous appointment schedules with limited ability to suspend operations. Our systems install quickly — typically in a single day — and maintain a clean, professional appearance on both sides of the barrier. We design containment that keeps patient pathways clear, meets fire egress requirements, and allows renovation to proceed without disrupting the patient experience in adjacent spaces.
Pharmacy & Compounding Areas
Hospital pharmacies and compounding facilities renovating to meet USP 797 and USP 800 standards require contamination-free construction environments. Our rigid panel barriers isolate the work zone from active pharmacy operations, support HEPA exhaust integration, and maintain the pressure differentials required to protect sterile compounding areas from airborne particulates generated by adjacent construction activity.
Oncology, Transplant & High-Risk Patient Units
Aspergillus and other airborne mold species released during demolition represent a documented lethal threat to immunocompromised patients. When renovation occurs near oncology, hematology, or bone marrow transplant units, Class V containment is standard. Our systems provide the rigid sealed barrier required to prevent spore migration into protected patient zones during even heavy demolition activity.
Emergency Isolation & Infection Control
When a facility needs to isolate a wing quickly — whether responding to an outbreak, preparing an isolation cohort area, or standing up temporary treatment space — modular containment provides a same-day-capable solution. Our systems can be deployed and reconfigured rapidly, without the cure times and dry times that make drywall impractical for urgent infection control situations.
Negative Air Pressure & HEPA Integration
Maintaining negative air pressure inside a construction zone prevents contaminated air from flowing into occupied healthcare spaces. Our systems are designed to accept HEPA-filtered negative air machines through sealed panel ports, maintaining the pressure differential that ICRA Class III, IV, and V work requires. We can document system configuration for your IP team's records and Joint Commission review.
Regulatory Compliance
Built for the Standards Your Accreditors Require
Healthcare facilities operate under some of the most demanding regulatory frameworks in any construction vertical. The Joint Commission, CMS, ASHE, and the Facility Guidelines Institute each define specific requirements for construction activity in occupied medical settings. Failure to comply can result in immediate Jeopardy-level findings, loss of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, civil monetary penalties, and litigation exposure when patient harm results.
Our systems are specified to satisfy the technical requirements of ICRA 2.0 Class IV and V containment, including rigid barrier construction, HEPA-compatible negative air ports, ASTM E84 Class A fire rating, and documentation support for ICRA permit requirements. We provide system specifications to your infection preventionist so your compliance documentation is complete before work begins.
Containment Methods Compared
Why Modular Walls Are the Only Practical Choice for Healthcare
Plastic sheeting is inexpensive and modular walls cost more per foot. That is the end of the financial argument. In every other dimension that matters in an occupied healthcare setting, the comparison is not close.
| Factor | Modular Walls (5DCCS) | Plastic Sheeting | Drywall |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICRA 2.0 Class IV/V Compliant | Yes | No — ASHE does not recognize plastic sheeting for Class IV or V | Yes, when built correctly — but rarely practical in occupied facilities |
| ASTM E84 Class A Fire Rating | Yes — panels are rated | No — fails egress path requirements | Yes |
| Negative Air / HEPA Compatible | Yes — sealed ports standard | Difficult to seal properly; pressure integrity unreliable | Yes, when sealed |
| Installation Speed | Same day for most projects | Fast | Days to weeks — taping, mudding, painting required |
| Reconfigurable Mid-Project | Yes — no rebuild required | Limited — requires re-hanging and re-taping | No — demolish and rebuild |
| Demolition Waste at Removal | None — panels are reused | Disposal required | Significant debris — landfill or haul-off required |
| Professional Appearance | Yes — presentable to patients and visitors | No — patients and visitors see bare plastic | Yes — finishable surface |
| Suitable for Multi-Phase Projects | Yes — reconfigure as phases advance | Not practical for complex phasing | Each phase requires new construction and demolition |
How It Works
From First Call to Final Removal in 5 Steps
We make containment straightforward. Most setups complete in a single day, with no mess left behind on either side of the wall.
Consultation & Site Assessment
We review your scope, timeline, and compliance needs from drawings or a site walk.
Custom Containment Plan
We design a layout with door placement, negative air ports if needed, and multi-phase sequencing.
Delivery & Installation
Our crew delivers and installs. Most setups finish in a single day. Clean and professional on both sides.
Ongoing Support & Adjustment
Projects change. If your layout needs to shift or expand, we handle it without rebuilding from scratch.
Removal & Closeout
When work is done, we remove everything. No demolition dust, no debris, no cleanup left for your team.
Ready to Protect Your Patients and Your Project?
Most quote requests receive a response within one business day. Tell us your ICRA class, your facility type, and your timeline, and we will put together a containment plan built for your specific renovation.
FAQ
Healthcare Containment Questions
Not finding what you need? Call us at (855) 684-3752 or use the contact form — we are happy to talk through your project before you commit to anything.