The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program in Health Risk Management, aimed at enabling participants to understand the scientific and managerial foundations for identifying, analyzing, and assessing health risks, and dealing with them in preventive and proactive ways within healthcare environments and institutions related to public care.

The program focuses on modern methodologies for risk management in the health sector, including the assessment of biological and epidemiological hazards, analyzing their likelihood and potential impacts, along with mechanisms for effective and continuous response to reduce harm and ensure the safety of workers and beneficiaries of health services.

This program responds to the need of healthcare institutions and organizations for a proactive and comprehensive approach to dealing with evolving risks, applying quality and safety standards to ensure a healthy and safe working environment.

Who Should Attend?

• Professionals working in occupational health and safety.

• Managers and supervisors of healthcare institutions and hospitals.

• Quality and risk management officers in the health sector.

• Staff of regulatory bodies and agencies concerned with public health.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the basic principles of health risk management within work environments.

• Analyze different types of health risks and classify them according to their sources and impacts.

• Learn strategies for assessing and controlling health risks.

• Develop emergency response plans for health emergencies and disaster situations.

• Promote a culture of safety and prevention within healthcare institutions.

• Definition of Health Risks and Their Types

  • Biological, chemical, and physical risks.

  • The relationship between the health environment and potential risks.

  • The difference between hazard and risk in a health context.

• The Importance of Risk Management in the Health Sector

  • Its role in protecting patients and workers.

  • Reducing accidents and complications.

  • Its relation to healthcare quality.

• Steps of Health Risk Analysis

  • Identifying potential hazard sources.

  • Monitoring weaknesses in the health system.

  • Analyzing causes of recurring health incidents.

• Risk Assessment Using Scientific Models

  • Model for evaluating likelihood, impact, and severity.

  • Risk Matrix.

  • Predicting events based on health data.

• Preventive Measures and Reducing Exposure to Risks

  • Improving the health work environment.

  • Using personal and professional protective equipment.

  • Developing preventive policies and protocols.

• Continuous Risk Monitoring Systems

  • Mechanisms for daily health monitoring.

  • Role of internal inspections and periodic reports.

  • Importance of feedback and continuous improvement.

• Preparing Emergency Plans in Healthcare Institutions

  • Elements of an effective emergency plan.

  • Defining teams and their responsibilities.

  • Potential crisis scenarios and how to handle them.

• Managing Epidemic and Health Disasters

  • Procedures during epidemics and infectious diseases.

  • Health isolation and early reporting.

  • Coordination with external health authorities.

• Building a Prevention Culture in the Workplace

  • Continuous awareness and preventive training.

  • Engaging workers in risk identification.

  • Improving health behaviors within the institution.

• Monitoring Performance Indicators in Risk Management

  • Measuring the effectiveness of risk management plans.

  • Performance reports and result analysis.

  • Using data to improve preventive strategies.