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.

CONTENT

Introduction to Healthcare Hazard Control

• Introduction
• Healthcare Employment Growth
• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
• Association of Occupational Health Professionals
• Service Employees International Union

Healthcare Safety Management

• Introduction to Safety Management
• Management Efficiencies and Safety
• Safety Leadership
• Human Behaviors
• Safety Cultures and Systems
• Information Management
• Risk Management
• Quality Improvement
• Employee Health
• Worker’s Compensation Program Management
• Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse
• Materials and Purchasing Management
• Human Resources Management
• Security Management

Healthcare Hazard Control

• Introduction
• Management Approach to Hazard Control
• Understanding Hazards
• Understanding Accidents
• Hospital and Healthcare Hazard Categories
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Respirators
• Promoting Safety
• Safety Orientation, Training, and Education

Safety Regulations, Standards, and Organizations

• Introduction
• Federal Administrative Law
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Food and Drug Administration
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Department of Transportation
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emergency Management and Fire Safety

• Introduction
• Defining Emergencies
• Emergency Management and Planning
• Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
• Hazardous Material Emergencies
• Weather and Natural Disasters
• Other Emergency Situations
• Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Decontamination Activities (Weapons of Mass Destruction)
• Introduction to Fire Safety Management

Managing Hazardous Materials

• Introduction
• Hazardous Materials Exposure Risks
• Emergency Shower and Eyewash Stations
• Hazardous Materials Storage
• Compressed Gas Safety
• Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations