Leadership and Culture of Safety in Infection Prevention
Course Overview
Course Introduction
This course explores the role of leadership and the development of a culture of safety in fostering effective infection prevention practices in healthcare organizations.
Duration: 5 days
Course Outline
Course Objectives:
- Understand the impact of leadership on infection prevention.
-
Foster a culture of safety within healthcare organizations.
-
Implement strategies for leadership engagement in infection control.
-
Develop a roadmap for sustained infection prevention efforts.
Course Modules
Course Modules:
Module 1: Leadership in Infection Prevention
-
Characteristics of effective leadership in healthcare.
-
Leadership's role in shaping infection prevention culture.
Module 2: Culture of Safety in Healthcare Organizations
-
Defining a culture of safety.
-
Strategies for building and sustaining a safety culture.
Module 3: Strategies for Leadership Engagement in Infection Control
-
Involving leadership in decision-making and policy development.
-
Aligning infection prevention with organizational goals.
Module 4: Roadmap for Sustained Infection Prevention Efforts
-
Developing long-term infection prevention plans.
-
Continuous improvement and adaptation to new challenges.
Module 5: Case Studies and Best Practices
-
Case studies illustrating successful leadership in infection prevention.
-
Best practices for fostering a culture of safety.
Course Administration Details
Methodology
Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Apollina Healthcare certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at Apollina Healthcare Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation & Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: connect@apollinahealthcare.com
Phone: (+254) 710 661 274
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Apollina Healthcare Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the Apollina Healthcare account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to: connect@apollinahealthcare.com.
