Course details

This course is designed to educate staff of hospital on the six areas of the environment of care in a healthcare organization. By providing staff with knowledge of environment of care issues, healthcare organisations can empower staff to create, maintain, and sustain a safe and healthy environment.

Healthcare organizations work to provide safe, functional, and supportive facilities for patients, families, staff, and visitors. To reach this goal, the physical facility, medical and other equipment, and people must be effectively managed.

In particular, management must strive to:

  • Reduce and control hazards and risks
  • Prevent accidents and injuries
  • Maintain safe conditions

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course participants will learn about the following six areas in relation to the hospital facility and activities of the organization.

  • Safety and Security
  • Hazardous materials
  • Emergency management
  • Fire safety
  • Medical equipment
  • Utility systems

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Safety management
  • Security
  • Hazardous materials
  • Emergency management
  • Fire safety
  • Medical equipment
  • Utilities

WHO SHOULD ATTENDFacility managers

  • Safety officer
  • Security officer
  • Emergency service managers
  • Biomedical engineering managers
  • Risk managers
  • Infection control managers
  • Nursing directors and managers
  • Human resource managers
  • Quality managers

CERTIFICATE AWARDED

A “Certificate of Attendance” will be awarded by Parkway College.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Parkway College Of Nursing And Allied Health

As an Approved Training Organisation by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency, Parkway College provides courses that are of a robust quality within the Continuous Education and Training framework. Parkway College is also a member of the Singapore Association of Private Education (SAPE). Healthcare and professional education are the forte of Parkway College. Upholding its motto of “Live, Learn and Grow”, the major thrust of its programmes is student-centric teaching methodology which creates the right ingredients for a potpourri of learning outcomes. Besides being equipped with competencies, students will embrace lifelong learning and develop ownership to chart their personal growth. The combination of the right skills, right attitude and right mindset will augment their success in the workplace and enhance their career aspirations and employability in the marketplace.

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