WHO SHOULD APPLY

This course is designed for middle- to senior-level managers working in public health from national, provincial government or international agencies and non-governmental organisations, who are responsible for health programmes in communicable and non-communicable diseases, their various administrative aspects and donor communications for the implementation of health programmes.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course you should be able to:

• Get easily digested information through practical checklists and forms that can be readily put to use.
• Gain knowledge on management, hazard control, compliance, standards, and accreditation.
• Acquire information on leadership, performance improvement, risk management, organizational culture, behavioral safety, root cause analysis, new OSHA and Joint Commission requirements, and regulatory changes.
• Apply a proactive approach to safety management and leadership.
• Get an emphasis on preventing accidents, injuries, and other adverse organizational events as senior healthcare leaders must learn to promote safety as an organizational value.
• Control hazards, manage risks and maintain proactive safety management programs.

COURSE CONTENT

·         Introduction to Healthcare Hazard Control

·         Healthcare Safety Management

·         Healthcare Hazard Control

·         Safety Regulations, Standards, and Organizations

·         Emergency Management and Fire Safety

·         General and Physical Plant Safety

·         Managing Hazardous Materials

·         Biological Hazard Control

·         Safety in Patient and Clinical Areas

·         Support Department Safety

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

METHODOLOGY