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Course Overview

Healthcare facilities are complex systems requiring effective planning, design, and management to meet patient needs and regulatory standards. Well-managed facilities support clinical outcomes, improve patient experience, and ensure operational sustainability.

This course covers healthcare infrastructure planning, space and workflow optimization, facility operations, maintenance, safety, and sustainability. Participants will engage with case studies, planning tools, and simulations to strengthen their capacity to manage healthcare facilities effectively.

At EuroQuest International Training, the program integrates technical, managerial, and strategic aspects, equipping participants with the knowledge to design and operate efficient healthcare facilities.

Key Benefits of Attending

• Understand principles of healthcare facility planning and design

• Optimize hospital layouts and workflows for patient care efficiency

• Apply best practices in facility operations and maintenance

• Incorporate sustainability and safety standards in healthcare infrastructure

• Strengthen decision-making for healthcare facility investments

Why Attend

This course empowers professionals to manage healthcare facilities strategically, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and sustainable development.

Course Methodology

• Expert-led lectures on healthcare facility planning and operations

• Case studies of hospital and clinic design projects

• Hands-on workshops using facility planning tools

• Group exercises on workflow and space optimization

• Interactive discussions on sustainability and governance

Course Objectives

By the end of this ten-day training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles of healthcare facility management and planning

• Design efficient layouts that support patient care and staff workflows

• Apply operational strategies for facility efficiency and safety

• Ensure compliance with healthcare infrastructure regulations

• Plan facility investments and evaluate project feasibility

• Integrate sustainability and energy efficiency into facility design

• Manage facility maintenance and risk mitigation strategies

• Apply digital technologies to healthcare facility operations

• Improve patient experience through facility design innovations

• Develop facility management policies and governance frameworks

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and regulators

• Lead long-term healthcare facility development strategies

Target Audience

• Healthcare facility managers and administrators

• Hospital and clinic executives

• Architects and engineers in healthcare infrastructure

• Policy makers and regulators in healthcare planning

• Professionals in operations, maintenance, and sustainability

Target Competencies

• Healthcare facility planning and design

• Workflow and space optimization

• Facility operations and maintenance management

• Sustainability and safety in healthcare facilities

• Risk assessment and compliance

• Digital facility management tools

• Strategic planning and governance in healthcare infrastructure

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Healthcare Facility Management

• Scope and importance of facility planning

• Healthcare infrastructure challenges

• Role of facility management in patient care

• Case studies of successful projects

Unit 2: Principles of Healthcare Facility Planning

• Planning methodologies and frameworks

• Master planning for healthcare infrastructure

• Aligning facility design with organizational goals

• Practical planning exercises

Unit 3: Healthcare Facility Design and Layouts

• Hospital and clinic layout principles

• Space utilization and workflow efficiency

• Patient-centered facility design

• Simulation exercises on layout optimization

Unit 4: Operational Management of Healthcare Facilities

• Daily operations and resource management

• Facility scheduling and capacity planning

• Workflow optimization for clinical services

• Case examples of operational improvements

Unit 5: Maintenance and Asset Management

• Facility maintenance strategies

• Lifecycle management of healthcare assets

• Preventive and predictive maintenance approaches

• Practical maintenance planning workshop

Unit 6: Safety and Risk Management in Facilities

• Infection control and safety protocols

• Risk assessment and hazard mitigation

• Emergency preparedness and disaster planning

• Scenario-based safety exercises

Unit 7: Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

• Healthcare facility standards and regulations

• Accreditation and quality frameworks

• Compliance monitoring and auditing

• Case studies in compliance management

Unit 8: Sustainability in Healthcare Infrastructure

• Green building and energy-efficient design

• Waste management and environmental impact reduction

• Sustainable facility operations

• Practical exercises on sustainability planning

Unit 9: Technology and Digital Facility Management

• Smart hospitals and IoT integration

• Digital tools for facility management

• Data-driven facility performance monitoring

• Case studies of digital transformation in facilities

Unit 10: Financial Planning and Project Feasibility

• Cost estimation and budgeting

• Financial evaluation of facility projects

• ROI and long-term investment strategies

• Practical financial planning exercises

Unit 11: Patient Experience and Facility Innovation

• Designing patient-friendly facilities

• Innovations in hospital design and amenities

• Impact of environment on patient outcomes

• Case examples of facility innovation

Unit 12: Capstone Facility Planning Project

• Group-based facility planning and management project

• Designing layouts, operational strategies, and sustainability plans

• Presenting findings and recommendations

• Action roadmap for implementation

Closing Call to Action

Join this ten-day training course to master healthcare facility management and planning, enabling you to design, operate, and optimize sustainable healthcare institutions.