Training on WASH in Healthcare Facilities: Standards, Implementation and Infection Prevention
Course Overview
This comprehensive training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities (HCFs). The course focuses on international WASH standards, implementation strategies, and effective infection prevention and control (IPC) measures to ensure safe, clean, and dignified healthcare environments. Participants will learn to assess current WASH conditions in HCFs, apply appropriate interventions, and monitor performance for long-term impact.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Public health and WASH professionals
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Healthcare facility managers and administrators
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Environmental health officers
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Infection prevention and control teams
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Humanitarian WASH practitioners
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Government and NGO staff involved in health systems strengthening
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare-associated infections.
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Enhances patient safety, trust, and regulatory compliance.
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Strengthens reputation as a provider of high-quality, safe healthcare services.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for healthcare and public health careers.
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Supports progression to senior management, quality assurance, or public health roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion WASH and health safety initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand WASH minimum standards for healthcare facilities
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Apply WASH and IPC strategies to reduce healthcare-associated infections
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Design and implement safe water supply, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure in HCFs
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Ensure proper healthcare waste management in line with safety protocols
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Monitor and evaluate WASH services in healthcare settings
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to WASH in Healthcare Facilities
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Importance of WASH in HCF training for patient safety and quality care
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WHO/UNICEF global baseline and targets for WASH in HCFs
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Key components of WASH in healthcare settings
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National and international policy frameworks
Module 2: Water Supply and Sanitation Systems in HCFs
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Designing resilient water systems for health facilities
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Healthcare facility hygiene course – sanitation infrastructure
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Ensuring functionality, access, and maintenance
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Climate-resilient and context-specific design considerations
Module 3: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
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Infection prevention and control WASH integration
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Hand hygiene infrastructure and behavior change
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Sanitation cleaning protocols and disinfection practices
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Safe patient care through environmental hygiene
Module 4: Healthcare Waste Management
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Safe healthcare waste management training – segregation, storage, and treatment
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Hazardous waste disposal techniques (sharps, infectious waste)
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Designing and operating waste zones in HCFs
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Training staff and monitoring waste handling compliance
Module 5: Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation
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WASH standards for health facilities – indicators and tools
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Facility-based assessments and quality improvement tools (WASH FIT)
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Community engagement in facility WASH upgrades
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Scaling and sustaining WASH interventions in healthcare systems
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
UpdatedWe offer customized training solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs (location, dates, content and team size).
Talk to us and we’ll guide you on the best schedule and format for your team.
Training Methodology
We turn knowledge into results. Using our P.E.A.K. Framework (Prepare, Engage, Apply, Know), every participant leaves with practical skills they can use immediately.
Proven Impact
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
Tailor-Made Training and Customization
Off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit perfectly. At ForElite Training Institute, we built our Tailor-Made Training (TMT) service to embed our expertise directly into your unique strategy, culture, and operations.
We replace generic examples with scenarios from your sector (e.g., public sector, NGOs, financial services, or logistics).
Choose a format that fits your operations: intensive 3 day bootcamps or weekly sessions that minimize work disruption.
We teach directly from your actual templates, brand guidelines, or financial reports.
Host your bespoke training in any of our 21+ global cities, or we'll send facilitators to your office anywhere in the world.
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