Introduction

Healthcare Worker Safety and Infection Control training equips professionals with the methodologies to protect themselves and patients from infectious diseases and workplace hazards. This course focuses on analyzing infection risks, implementing standard precautions, and understanding the impact of effective safety protocols on patient outcomes and worker well-being. Participants will learn to utilize personal protective equipment (PPE), develop exposure control plans, and understand the intricacies of sterilization and disinfection practices. By mastering healthcare worker safety and infection control, professionals can enhance patient safety, minimize occupational exposures, and contribute to the creation of a secure and compliant healthcare environment.

The unique challenges of healthcare settings demand a comprehensive understanding of infection prevention and safety management. This course delves into the nuances of pathogen transmission, risk assessment, and emergency response, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored safety programs. By integrating scientific principles with practical safety techniques, this program enables individuals to lead healthcare safety initiatives and contribute to a culture of safety and excellence.

Target Audience:

• Nurses
• Physicians
• Medical technicians
• Hospital administrators
• Infection control practitioners
• Laboratory personnel
• Environmental services staff
• Dental hygienists
• Home healthcare workers
• Students of healthcare professions
• Individuals interested in healthcare safety
• Compliance officers
• Safety officers
• Emergency responders

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of healthcare worker safety and infection control.
• Implement techniques for conducting risk assessments for infectious diseases and workplace hazards.
• Understand the role of standard precautions in preventing the spread of infections.
• Implement techniques for selecting and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Understand the principles of sterilization and disinfection practices.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing exposure control plans.
• Understand the role of vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis in healthcare worker safety.
• Implement techniques for conducting incident investigations and reporting occupational exposures.
• Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to healthcare worker safety and infection control.
• Implement techniques for conducting healthcare safety audits and inspections.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of implementing safety in diverse healthcare settings.
• Understand the role of employee training and participation in healthcare safety.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in healthcare worker safety and infection control.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Worker Safety

• Principles and importance of healthcare worker safety and infection control.
• Understanding the relationship between healthcare hazards and safety.
• Benefits of effective infection control programs.
• Historical context and evolution of healthcare safety.

Module 2: Risk Assessment for Infectious Diseases

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

Module 3: Standard Precautions

• Role of standard precautions in preventing the spread of infections.
• Understanding hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, and safe injection practices.
• Implementing standard precautions protocols and guidelines.
• Managing standard precautions.

Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Techniques for selecting and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Implementing PPE donning and doffing procedures.
• Utilizing PPE checklists and documentation.
• Managing PPE utilization.

Module 5: Sterilization and Disinfection Practices

• Principles of sterilization and disinfection practices.
• Understanding different sterilization and disinfection methods.
• Implementing sterilization and disinfection protocols.
• Managing sterilization and disinfection.

Module 6: Exposure Control Plans

• Techniques for developing and implementing exposure control plans.
• Implementing exposure prevention and response strategies.
• Utilizing exposure control plan templates and resources.
• Managing exposure control plans.

Module 7: Vaccination and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

• Role of vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis in healthcare worker safety.
• Understanding vaccination schedules and protocols.
• Implementing post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines.
• Managing vaccination and prophylaxis.

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 worker safety and infection control.
• Implementing compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• 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.