Hazard & Control Management in Hospitals
Course Info
Code IND05-121
Duration 5 Days
Format Classroom
Course Summary
Within a hospital setting, risks can be highly prevalent simply due to the nature of hospitals, as they deal with a significant amount of dangerous equipment and biomaterials. It is vital for hospital management to gain control over the hazards and risks and minimise them as much as possible to protect patients and employees.
It is important to first understand the potential risks faced within a hospital. Each department and environment will come with its own set of risks, alongside overall risks of the hospital. When attempting to minimise a risk, there needs to be an understanding of how the risk can occur and what may influence the probability of the risk.
When all risks have been correctly identified and analysed, there needs to be a risk management plan implemented. This should detail all risks and any preventative and corrective actions relating to them. These should be incredibly thorough and easily comprehensible to all necessary personnel.
During this course, you’ll learn:
- To understand the vitality of hazard and control management within a hospital.
- To recognise the consequences of poor hazard and control management.
- To identify minor and major risks that may occur in a hospital setting.
- To evaluate the risk perception for effective hazard control.
- To ensure all employees are risk aware and all health and safety procedures are understood and accessible.
- To conduct regular risk and hazard assessments to identify all probable risks and hazards.
- To regularly measure and monitor risk procedures performance for continuous improvement.
- To align all health and safety procedures with national laws and regulations.
This course is designed for anyone within hospital management who wishes to develop their knowledge surrounding hazards and control. It would be most beneficial for:
- HSE Officers
- Risk Managers
- Risk Analysts
- HR Personnel
- Operation Managers
- Biostatistician
- Clinical Managers
- Estates Directors
This course uses a variety of adult learning styles to aid full understanding and comprehension. Participants will review examples of health and safety procedures of established hospitals to highlight key processes that reduce specific risks.
They will have the opportunity to partake in a variety of learning methods and exercises, including seminars, video materials, case studies and group activities. This combination of activities ensures that the participants are able to fully develop their knowledge of the taught content and any related practical skills.
Course Content & Outline
Section 1
Introduction to Hazard and Control Management
- What aspects are involved within healthcare management and how they tie into hazard and control.
- Exploring what internal and external factors can influence risk probability within a hospital.
- Describing the types of risks found in a hospital setting – physical, financial, reputational, and more.
- Explaining the principles of prevention – control, cooperation, communication, and competence.
Section 2
Risk Management
- Defining what risk management is and its necessity.
- Understanding the types of risks faced in a hospital – occupational risks, chemical, biological, psychosocial, and ergonomic.
- Utilise various methods to identify risks and hazards and analyse them – HAZOP, Bow-tie and more.
- Use risk data to create a risk management plan which highlights preventive measures and corrective actions.
Section 3
Health and Safety Procedures
- Aligning all health and safety procedures with health and safety laws and regulations.
- Strictly following processes for sterilising and decontaminating instruments and equipment.
- Maintaining overall laboratory safety within clinical environments.
- Methods of sharps and needlestick management.
- Establishing fire safety and evacuation plans – fire extinguishers, fire exits, evacuation maps and more.
Section 4
Maintaining the Environment
- Emphasising the processes of cleaning, sterilising, and decontaminating the environment to prevent spread of disease.
- Exploring potential risks of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) and minimising them.
- Controlling the exposure to hazardous substances for patients and employees.
- Establishing a straightforward course of action for the disposal of clinical and non-clinical waste.
- Reducing the stress of employees to ensure maximum productivity at all times.
Section 5
Risk Awareness
- Providing coaching and training to all employees to promote the knowledge surrounding health and safety procedures.
- Ensuring all risk management information is available to those necessary.
- Communicating openly with employees to identify further concerns of risks.
- Sharing posters, leaflets and other methods of presenting information around the hospital so patients can understand certain health and safety procedures.
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