📘 Course Description
This advanced training is tailored specifically for healthcare professionals responsible for maintaining health and safety standards in hospitals, clinics, and care facilities. It focuses on managing occupational health risks, infection control, patient and staff safety, legal compliance, and emergency preparedness in high-stress, complex healthcare environments. Participants will enhance their strategic and operational skills to ensure safety at every level of healthcare delivery.
🎯 Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Develop and implement robust health and safety management systems in healthcare settings
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Apply advanced infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies
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Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific safety legislation and accreditation standards
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Lead safety audits, root cause analysis, and incident investigations
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Manage workplace risks including sharps injuries, biohazards, manual handling, and violence
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Foster a culture of safety for both patients and healthcare staff
👥 Who Should Attend?
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Hospital and clinic managers
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Health and safety officers in healthcare settings
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Infection control nurses and staff
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Occupational health professionals
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HR and facility managers in healthcare organizations
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Regulatory and compliance officers
🧰 Training Format
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5 days instructor-led (virtual or in-person)
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Case studies, group discussions, role plays, and workshops
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Interactive tools: safety audit templates, IPC plans, and incident forms
📅 5-Day Detailed Agenda with Time Breaks
📅 Day 1: Health & Safety Management in Healthcare
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Introduction to Course |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Legal and Regulatory Frameworks in Healthcare HSE |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Roles and Responsibilities of Healthcare Safety Leadership |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Occupational Safety Hazards in Healthcare |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Developing and Implementing a Healthcare Safety Management System |
📅 Day 2: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | IPC Standards and WHO Guidelines |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Risk Assessment for Infectious Disease Transmission |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Usage, Policies, Training |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Waste Management: Sharps, Biological and Hazardous Waste |
📅 Day 3: Workplace Risk Management in Clinical Settings
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Manual Handling, Ergonomics, and Repetitive Stress Injury Prevention |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Psychological Health & Violence Against Staff – Policies and Response |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Workplace Design, Fire Safety, and Emergency Evacuation in Hospitals |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Managing Contractors and Third-Party Risks in Healthcare |
📅 Day 4: Safety Culture, Auditing, and Reporting
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Creating a Culture of Safety in Healthcare Organizations |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Leading Safety Audits & Walkthroughs in Clinical Environments |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (Including Near Misses) |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Using Leading and Lagging Indicators in Healthcare |
📅 Day 5: Emergency Preparedness and Action Planning
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Emergency Preparedness & Response Plans for Pandemics, Fires, Hazards |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Building Resilience: Staff Training, Drills, and Crisis Communication |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Action Plan Development: Safety Roadmaps for Healthcare Facilities |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Final Presentations and Certificate Awarding |
🎓 Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion: Advanced Health and Safety for Healthcare Professionals.
