Course Overview
Creating a safe healthcare environment requires a proactive approach to identifying hazards, managing risks, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. Effective safety management protects patients, healthcare workers, visitors, and organisational assets while supporting the delivery of high-quality care.
The Healthcare Hazard Control and Safety Management programme by TransforMentors Academy equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify workplace hazards, implement effective control measures, and strengthen safety management systems within healthcare environments. The course covers key areas including risk assessment, hazard prevention, incident management, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety practices.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and real-world applications, participants will learn how to reduce risks, improve safety performance, and foster a culture of safety that supports operational excellence and continuous improvement across healthcare organisations.
Agenda
Day — 1 Introduction to Healthcare Safety Management
- Importance of Safety Management in Healthcare Environments
- Developing and Maintaining Effective Healthcare Safety Management Systems
- Relationship Between Clinical and Non-Clinical Risks
- Fundamentals of Risk Assessment and Risk Registers
- Healthcare Health and Safety Laws, Regulations, and Standards
- Principles of Risk Prevention and Risk Management in Healthcare Organisations
Day — 2 Hazards, Risks, and Controls within Healthcare: Part I
- Types of Occupational Health Hazards in Healthcare:
- Chemical Hazards
- Physical Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Psychosocial Hazards
- Ergonomic Hazards
- Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs): Risks and Control Measures
- Safe Handling and Management of Sharps and Needlestick Injuries
- Cleaning, Sterilisation, and Decontamination Practices
- Controlling Exposure to Hazardous Substances in Healthcare Settings
- Laboratory Safety Principles and Risk Control Strategies
Day — 3 Hazards, Risks, and Controls within Healthcare: Part II
- Measuring and Controlling Exposure to Ionising Radiation
- Clinical and Non-Clinical Waste Management Practices
- Musculoskeletal Hazards and Injury Prevention Strategies
- Stress Management Standards and Workplace Well-Being
- Health Assessment and Health Surveillance Programmes
- Fire Safety Principles and Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Day — 4 Creation of a Safe Healthcare Environment
- Role of Facilities Management in Healthcare Safety
- Safe Handling and Management of Medical Gases
- Prevention and Control of Legionnaires’ Disease in Healthcare Facilities
- Safety Requirements for Working at Height and in Confined Spaces
- Ensuring Reliability of Medical Equipment and Life-Support Systems
- Prevention and Control of Slips, Trips, and Falls in Healthcare Environments
Day — 5 Sustaining Safety Excellence
- Measuring and Evaluating Healthcare Safety Performance
- Monitoring Systems for Healthcare Safety Management
- Accident Reporting and Incident Investigation Procedures
- Root Cause Analysis for Continuous Safety Improvement
- Conducting Safety Audits and Performance Reviews
- Course Recap, Key Lessons Learned, and Action Planning
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify, control, and manage hazards across healthcare environments
- Apply safety management principles to minimise operational and clinical risks
- Ensure compliance with healthcare safety regulations, standards, and best practices
- Conduct risk assessments and develop effective risk mitigation strategies
- Implement safety measures for infection control, medical gases, radiation, and healthcare waste management
- Apply facilities management practices to maintain safe and secure healthcare environments
- Utilise monitoring and evaluation tools to assess safety performance
- Investigate safety issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability across healthcare organisations
- Develop continuous improvement strategies to sustain long-term safety excellence
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals responsible for safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance within healthcare environments, including:
- Hospital and Clinic Safety Officers
- Risk Management and Compliance Professionals
- Healthcare Operations Managers
- Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Personnel
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners
- Facilities and Environmental Safety Managers
- Healthcare Administrators Responsible for Safety Programmes
- Professionals Transitioning into Healthcare Safety and Risk Leadership Roles