Course Overview
Healthcare facilities must operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with complex regulatory and operational requirements while supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Effective facility management demands expertise in life safety, maintenance operations, project management, financial planning, environmental services, and leadership to ensure reliable and resilient healthcare environments.
The Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) Preparation programme by TransforMentors Academy equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage healthcare facilities effectively and prepare for CHFM certification. The course covers healthcare codes and standards, life safety, maintenance management, project execution, facility finance, regulatory compliance, and healthcare facility administration.
Through practical exercises, real-world case studies, and industry best practices, participants will develop the competencies needed to lead healthcare facility operations, optimise asset performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe, efficient, and sustainable healthcare environments.
Agenda
Day — 1 Compliance
- Introduction to NFPA 101 and NFPA 99 life safety requirements in healthcare facilities
- FGI guidelines for the design and construction of hospitals and outpatient facilities
- Storage and safety requirements for medical gas cylinders
- Best practices for protecting patient safety in healthcare facilities
- Accreditation management programmes for the healthcare physical environment
- Regulatory compliance and risk management strategies
- Maintaining safe and compliant healthcare facility operations
Day — 2 Healthcare Project Management
- Introduction to mechanical and electrical systems in healthcare facilities
- Healthcare facility design and commissioning strategies
- Best practices for construction management in healthcare projects
- Application of Lean principles across project delivery methods
- Role of facility design in infection prevention and control
- Strategies for reducing costs through optimised planning, design, and construction (PDC) processes
- Managing healthcare infrastructure projects for quality, safety, and efficiency
Day — 3 Maintenance and Operations
- Principles of maintenance management for healthcare facilities
- Power generation and utility management strategies
- Managing electrical shutdowns and emergency power systems
- Risk assessment methods for Alternate Equipment Maintenance (AEM)
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and implementation
- Evaluating maintenance performance and return on investment
- Optimising healthcare facility operations for safety and reliability
Day — 4 Finance Management
- Fundamentals of finance for healthcare facility managers
- Budgeting and budget management strategies
- Financial planning techniques to reduce lifecycle costs
- Evaluating bids for equipment, services, and contracts
- Capital budgeting and funds allocation in healthcare systems
- Cost control and resource optimisation strategies
- Financial decision-making to support sustainable facility operations
Day — 5 Administration
- Strategies for managing and maximising the potential of multigenerational teams
- Understanding facility operations within the healthcare environment
- Methods for determining optimal staffing levels and resource allocation
- Role and importance of checklists in healthcare facility management
- Leadership skills for driving change and organisational improvement
- Effective communication and team coordination strategies
- Best practices for healthcare facility administration and performance management
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preparation course, you will be able to:
- Understand healthcare codes, standards, and emergency management requirements for life safety and regulatory compliance
- Apply project management principles to plan, execute, and oversee healthcare facility projects
- Review and evaluate designs, drawings, and project plans for construction, renovation, maintenance, and facility upgrades
- Develop maintenance strategies and schedules to support efficient healthcare facility operations
- Manage facility systems and daily operational activities to ensure reliability and performance
- Apply financial management principles to control costs and support sustainable facility operations
- Lead and manage healthcare facility teams while optimising staffing and resource allocation
- Strengthen decision-making and leadership skills for effective healthcare facility administration
- Implement best practices for risk management, safety, and continuous improvement in healthcare facilities
- Gain the knowledge and practical skills required to successfully prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification examination
Who Should Attend
- Healthcare Facility Managers and Supervisors
- Hospital Engineers and Technical Services Personnel
- Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management Officers
- Healthcare Infrastructure and Project Managers
- Maintenance and Operations Managers
- Facilities Planning and Asset Management Professionals
- Environmental Services and Engineering Team Leaders
- Professionals Responsible for Healthcare Facility Compliance and Performance
- Individuals Preparing for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) Examination
- Professionals Seeking Leadership Roles in Healthcare Facility Management