Healthcare Environment of Care
Comprehensive training for healthcare environment of care management, covering facility safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Course Description
Healthcare environments face complex challenges with over 4,000 regulatory requirements. This comprehensive training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient healthcare environments.
Why This Training Matters
Environmental factors contribute to 30% of healthcare-acquired infections, equipment failures affect patient outcomes in 15% of cases, and environmental hazards cause 25% of healthcare worker injuries. Proper environment of care management is critical for patient safety and organizational success.
What Makes This Course Different
Features real healthcare scenarios, practical implementation guidance, current regulatory focus with Joint Commission and CMS standards, immediate application tools, and continuous improvement methodologies for ongoing environmental management excellence.
Course Outline
6 modules • 60 minutes total
Module 1: Physical Environment & Life Safety
Understanding building systems, fire safety, and structural integrity requirements
Topics Covered:
- Building and structural integrity standards
- Fire safety systems and life safety codes
- HVAC and environmental controls
- Utility management and emergency power systems
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Module 2: Medical Equipment & Technology Management
Equipment maintenance, testing, and performance monitoring protocols
Topics Covered:
- Medical equipment inventory and classification
- Preventive maintenance and testing schedules
- Performance monitoring and quality assurance
- Equipment recall and safety alert management
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Module 3: Emergency Management & Preparedness
Emergency planning, response procedures, and business continuity
Topics Covered:
- Emergency operations planning and coordination
- Incident command system implementation
- Business continuity and recovery planning
- Staff communication and emergency notifications
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Module 4: Infection Prevention & Control Environment
Environmental controls, air quality, and infection prevention measures
Topics Covered:
- Air quality management and filtration systems
- Water system management and Legionella prevention
- Construction and renovation infection control
- Environmental cleaning and disinfection protocols
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Module 5: Security & Access Control
Facility security, access management, and safety protocols
Topics Covered:
- Physical security and access control systems
- Visitor management and identification protocols
- Workplace violence prevention measures
- Information security and privacy protection
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Module 6: Environmental Performance & Monitoring
Performance indicators, quality metrics, and continuous improvement
Topics Covered:
- Key performance indicators and metrics
- Data collection and analysis methods
- Continuous improvement processes
- Regulatory reporting and documentation
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Certification
Type: Healthcare Environment of Care Certification
Valid for: 2 years
Requirements:
Complete all modules, pass all assessments with 80% or higher, and complete facility assessment exercise
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