Introduction
This course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage occupational hazards and ensure the safety of both patients and staff. Through a blend of theoretical concepts, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will explore key safety management strategies tailored to healthcare environments. The course emphasizes risk assessment, infection control, emergency preparedness, ergonomic safety, and regulatory compliance to create safer healthcare workplaces.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Healthcare administrators and managers
- Occupational health and safety professionals in healthcare settings
- Medical and nursing staff responsible for patient care
- Facility and operations managers in healthcare institutions
- Compliance officers and risk management professionals
- Healthcare workers interested in enhancing workplace safety knowledge
Personal Impact
- Gain in-depth understanding of occupational hazards in healthcare environments.
- Learn to implement best practices for infection prevention and control.
- Improve ability to conduct risk assessments and apply ergonomic safety principles.
- Enhance preparedness for emergency situations, ensuring rapid and effective response.
- Boost career growth prospects through specialized safety management knowledge.
Organizational Impact
- Foster a culture of safety and compliance within healthcare institutions.
- Reduce workplace accidents, illnesses, and associated costs.
- Improve patient outcomes through safer care environments.
- Enhance organizational reputation by adhering to industry safety standards.
- Ensure continuity of operations through effective emergency management plans.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Understand common occupational hazards in healthcare settings.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective control measures.
- Apply infection control protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Incorporate ergonomic principles to reduce workplace injuries.
- Develop emergency response and disaster preparedness plans.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding Occupational Hazards in Healthcare
- Overview of healthcare workplace hazards (biological, chemical, physical, and psychosocial)
- Case studies on common incidents and their impacts
- Practical exercise: Hazard identification walkthrough in simulated healthcare settings
Module 2: Infection Prevention and Control
- Infection transmission routes and control strategies
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and protocols
- Case study: Outbreak management and lessons learned
- Practical exercise: Proper donning and doffing of PPE
Module 3: Ergonomic Safety and Injury Prevention
- Ergonomic risks specific to healthcare environments
- Best practices for safe patient handling and movement
- Implementing ergonomic workplace design
- Practical exercise: Safe lifting techniques and workstation assessments
Module 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Emergency risk assessment and planning
- Responding to fires, natural disasters, and mass casualty events
- Simulation exercise: Conducting emergency drills and debriefs
- Case study: Effective emergency response in healthcare crises
Module 5: Regulatory Compliance and Safety Management
- Overview of healthcare safety regulations and standards
- Developing and implementing compliance strategies
- Auditing and continuous improvement processes
- Practical exercise: Creating a facility-specific safety management plan
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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