Safe Day One®
Healthcare Facilities Orientation and Safety Training
It’s not enough to be safe one day. We must be Safe Day One®
Safe Day One® is available in both English and Spanish languages.
Safe Day One® is an online healthcare facilities orientation and safety training program that Hospital Facility Managers implement to assure their staff and contractors are prepared to work in the hospital environment.
The orientation of technicians and contractors in healthcare is a patient safety issue and a requirement for accreditation with Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) and other accrediting organizations such as The Joint Commission.
Safe Day One® is recognized by ASHE as a preparation course for the Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker.
Safe Day One® hours may also be used towards renewal requirements for the ASHE CHFM and ASHE CHC certifications.
How To Sign-Up
Take The Course
Any worker can take the course online.
Cost is $129 per person.
Group Registration
You can also register multiple workers
at the same time. Price is $129 per person.
Contractor Implementations
Safe Day One® Testimonials
“In an ever changing Healthcare Environment it is difficult to keep your staff aware of the up to date regulatory requirements within our facilities. Safe Day One® is a comprehensive education tool for the Facilities Director. It teaches your staff the proper way to work inside of a healthcare facility. The Facilities department at our hospital has adopted Safe Day One® as required orientation for all new hires and that all Facilities staff retake the exam every three years to stay abreast of the regulatory requirements governing construction and maintenance in healthcare facilities.”
Martin Wheatley, CHE, CHFM“This is a great course. It is very thorough and well put together. I’m going to have conversations with some other folks regarding this as a training tool for our people and subcontractors involved in Healthcare projects.”
Lester Hess, ASHE CHCWhat does Safe Day One® training cover?
Module 1 – Before you Arrive
Pre-construction Risk Assessment
Infection Prevention, Fire Safety, Patient Privacy, & Vaccinations
Module 2 – When you Arrive
Parking, Security, Permits, Emergency Codes, & Teamwork
Module 3 – While you’re Working & Before you Leave
Odors, Vibration & Noise, Compartmentalization, Debris Removal, etc.
Module 4 – Environmental & OSHA Safety
Confined Space, Ladder Safety, Blood-borne Pathogens & much more
Module 5 – Pandemic
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should an employee or contractor take the Safe Day One® course?
Safe Day One® is updated annually and recommends participants take the course every three years.
How do I implement the Safe Day One® program for my contractors?
Add the following section to the list of qualifications in the Contractor Requirements of your bid specifications or Contractors Qualifications documentation: “In addition to other requirements included in the terms of the contract, all individuals employed or subcontracted by independent contractors to perform work within XYZ Health facilities shall: a. Provide proof of valid Safe Day One® Completion Certificate for each contractor employee. (Effective January 1, 2019) b. This program is available online at: http://www.safedayone.org”
Are there other certifications that this training can be applied toward?
Safe Day One® is recognized by ASHE as a preparation course for the Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker.
Safe Day One® hours may also be used towards renewal requirements for the ASHE CHFM and ASHE CHC certifications.
In addition, Safe Day One® is now being accepted as an academic credit at Owensboro Community & Technical College as part of the Healthcare Facilities Technician(HFT) Certificate credential(Substitutes for HFO 100). This is a $200.00 value. Learn more at https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/healthcare-facilities-leadership.aspx
What are the required standards that Safe Day One® addresses?
Safe Day One® addresses the requirement to establish a safe environment and ensure those working in healthcare are oriented and trained.
Standard EC.02.06.05 – The hospital manages its environment during demolition, renovation or new construction to reduce risk to those in the organization
Standard LS.01.02.01 – The hospital protects occupants during periods when the Life Safety Code is not met during periods of construction
Safe Day One® also addresses physical environment survey accreditation issues.
Standard LD.03.01.01 – Leaders create and maintain a culture of safety and quality throughout the hospital
Standard HR.01.05.03, EP1 – Staff participate in ongoing education and training to maintain or increase their competency
Standard EC.02.01.01, EP3 – The hospital takes action to eliminate identified safety and security risks in the physical environment
How long does it take to complete the course?
How many CEUs are approved for Safe Day One®?
Safe Day One® is approved by ASHE for 6 Continuing Education hours or .6 CECs
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