Training on WASH in Healthcare Facilities: Standards, Implementation & Infection Prevention
Improve WASH services in healthcare facilities and strengthen infection prevention. Gain practical skills for safe water, hygiene, sanitation, and waste management implementation.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
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
What you'll walk away with
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
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to WASH in Healthcare Facilities
- Importance of WASH in HCFs for patient safety and quality of care
- WHO/UNICEF global standards, baseline indicators, and targets
- Core components of WASH in healthcare settings (water, sanitation, hygiene, waste)
- Key national and international policy and compliance frameworks
- Case Study: WASH improvements in district and referral hospitals
Module 2: Water Supply and Sanitation Systems in HCFs
- Designing reliable and resilient water supply systems for health facilities
- Sanitation infrastructure planning for healthcare environments
- Ensuring functionality, accessibility, and continuous maintenance
- Climate-resilient and context-appropriate system design
- Practical Exercise: Assessing and upgrading WASH systems in a model health facility
Module 3: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Integration of WASH into infection prevention and control systems
- Hand hygiene infrastructure and behavior compliance strategies
- Cleaning, disinfection, and environmental hygiene protocols
- Strengthening patient safety through improved facility hygiene
- Case Study: IPC improvements reducing hospital-acquired infections
Module 4: Healthcare Waste Management
- Principles of safe healthcare waste segregation and handling
- Management of infectious waste, sharps, and hazardous materials
- Designing functional waste zones within healthcare facilities
- Staff training, supervision, and compliance monitoring
- Practical Exercise: Developing a facility waste management flow plan
Module 5: Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation
- WASH standards and indicators for healthcare facilities
- Facility assessment tools (e.g., WASH FIT) and quality improvement cycles
- Community engagement in improving healthcare WASH services
- Scaling and sustaining WASH improvements in health systems
- Final Project: Develop a comprehensive WASH improvement plan for a healthcare facility
Where the change lands
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.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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