ABOUT:
The CHSP® certification signifies advanced expertise in healthcare safety, encompassing patient, occupational, and environmental safety. This credential is ideal for professionals dedicated to ensuring safety and improving standards within healthcare organizations.
CERTIFICATION BODY:
- International Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare (ISQSH®)
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of safety principles and practices within healthcare.
- Master safety management, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enhance skills in safety communication, leadership, and risk management to contribute effectively to healthcare safety programs.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 2 hours
- Passing Score: 70%
RE-CERTIFICATION:
- Validity: 3 years
- Requirements: Pass an online recertification test consisting of 50 questions with a minimum score of 70%. If not completed, or if the test is failed, re-certification requires retaking the full exam.
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 8 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or related field, or currently pursuing one.
- Prerequisites: Completion of relevant coursework or professional experience in safety.
Target audiences
- Healthcare Safety Professionals: Responsible for implementing safety protocols.
- Security Professionals: Managing security and emergency response.
- Occupational Health Specialists: Overseeing workplace safety and health.
- Risk Management Experts: Identifying and mitigating risks.
- Quality Improvement Specialists: Enhancing healthcare quality and safety.
- Healthcare Administrators: Overseeing safety measures and compliance.
- Professionals Seeking Advancement: Individuals aiming to enhance their healthcare safety expertise and credentials.