Healthcare Ohs: Infection Control And Patient Safety

Introduction

Healthcare OHS: Infection Control and Patient Safety training equips professionals with the methodologies to create a safe healthcare environment for both workers and patients. This course focuses on analyzing occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards, implementing infection control protocols, and understanding the impact of effective safety practices on patient outcomes and worker well-being. Participants will learn to utilize risk assessment tools, develop emergency response plans, and understand the intricacies of patient handling and ergonomic safety. By mastering healthcare OHS, professionals can enhance patient safety, minimize occupational exposures, and contribute to the creation of a secure and compliant healthcare setting.

The unique challenges of healthcare environments demand a comprehensive approach to OHS, integrating infection control with patient safety. This course delves into the nuances of hazard identification, ergonomic assessments, and emergency preparedness, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored OHS programs. By integrating scientific principles with practical safety techniques, this program enables individuals to lead healthcare OHS initiatives and contribute to a culture of safety and excellence.

Target Audience:

• Nurses
• Physicians
• Hospital administrators
• Infection control practitioners
• Safety officers
• Occupational health professionals
• Risk managers
• Facility managers
• Environmental services staff
• Students of healthcare administration and occupational health
• Individuals interested in healthcare OHS
• Compliance officers
• Medical technicians
• Patient safety officers

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of healthcare occupational health and safety (OHS).
• Implement techniques for conducting comprehensive risk assessments for healthcare hazards.
• Understand the role of infection control protocols in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing patient safety programs.
• Understand the principles of ergonomic safety and patient handling.
• Implement techniques for conducting ergonomic assessments and implementing control measures.
• Understand the role of emergency preparedness and response in healthcare settings.
• Implement techniques for conducting incident investigations and reporting occupational exposures.
• Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to healthcare OHS and patient safety.
• Implement techniques for conducting healthcare safety audits and inspections.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of implementing OHS in diverse healthcare settings.
• Understand the role of employee training and participation in healthcare OHS.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in healthcare OHS and patient safety.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare OHS

• Principles and importance of healthcare occupational health and safety (OHS).
• Understanding the relationship between OHS hazards and patient safety.
• Benefits of integrated infection control and patient safety programs.
• Historical context and evolution of healthcare OHS.

Module 2: Comprehensive Risk Assessment

• Techniques for conducting comprehensive risk assessments for healthcare hazards.
• Implementing hazard identification methods (patient contact, environmental risks, ergonomics).
• Utilizing risk matrices and risk scoring techniques.
• Managing risk assessments.

Module 3: Infection Control Protocols

• Role of infection control protocols in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Understanding standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, and environmental controls.
• Implementing infection control protocols and guidelines.
• Managing infection control.

Module 4: Patient Safety Programs

• Techniques for developing and implementing patient safety programs.
• Implementing patient safety initiatives (medication safety, fall prevention).
• Utilizing patient safety tools and resources.
• Managing patient safety programs.

Module 5: Ergonomic Safety and Patient Handling

• Principles of ergonomic safety and patient handling.
• Understanding musculoskeletal injury prevention and safe patient handling techniques.
• Implementing ergonomic assessments and control measures.
• Managing ergonomic safety.

Module 6: Ergonomic Assessment and Control Measures

• Techniques for conducting ergonomic assessments and implementing control measures.
• Implementing ergonomic risk assessments and workplace modifications.
• Utilizing ergonomic evaluation tools and equipment.
• Managing ergonomic assessments.

Module 7: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Role of emergency preparedness and response in healthcare settings.
• Understanding emergency protocols, evacuation plans, and medical emergencies.
• Implementing emergency drills and exercises.
• Managing emergency response.

Module 8: Incident Investigations and Reporting

• Techniques for conducting incident investigations and reporting occupational exposures.
• Implementing incident reporting procedures and documentation.
• Utilizing incident investigation tools and techniques.
• Managing incident investigations.

Module 9: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• Legal and regulatory requirements related to healthcare OHS and patient safety.
• Implementing compliance with OSHA, CDC, and other relevant standards.
• Utilizing legal registers and compliance tools.
• Managing legal compliance.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.