Certified Healthcare Safety, Health & Environmental Manager (CHSHEM)

Course Description

Objectives: The Healthcare Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager training and certification course is designed to help acute and long-term healthcare professionals enhance their knowledge base and professional recognition in the field of hospital safety, health, and environmental subjects. Recertification is required every three years. Courses cover best practices in the following areas: emergency management, accident investigation, hazard recognition and analysis, industrial hygiene, environmental infection control, and compliance with standards and regulations from the CDC, CMS, EPA, Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, and NRC.

Learning Outcomes

Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive healthcare safety, health, and environmental programs aligned with regulatory requirements.
Identify hazards specific to healthcare facilities, including infection control, chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic risks.
Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations for continuous improvement.
Train, supervise, and mentor healthcare staff on safety policies, procedures, emergency response, and environmental management.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:
Healthcare Professionals
Safety, Health, and Environmental Professionals
Training Managers
Industrial Hygienists
Individuals associated with the federal agency's collateral duty safety and health personnel