DESCRIPTION & OUTLINE

Introduction / Overview of the Course

This 2-day course plan to impart greater understanding of healthcare ventilation system based on the new HTM-03 – Specialised Ventilation System for Healthcare Premised. The standard has been adopted as regulatory requirements in the United Kingdom. Though Malaysia has not mandated the standards, it is good the healthcare engineers managing air condition and ventilation system in Malaysia to be well versed with the requirements to improve the indoor air quality and healthcare facilities occupants’ comfort.

A good understanding of ventilation system will have improved communication between maintenance engineers & managers and reduce conflicts with clinical practitioners.


OBJECTIVES / BENEFITS

Course Objectives/Benefits to Participant

The objectives of the course are to train the participants to :

• Understand the requirements of healthcare ventilation system
• Develop the standard for inspection & maintenance procedures incorporated as recommended by the Standard
• Better documentation, communication and enforcement of appropriate working procedures


TRAINING METHOD

This course is based on interactive learning via group discussion and exercise, real case studies. The course is delivered using our in-house adaptation of HTM-03-01.

There is an emphasis on hands on experience wherever this is possible as the training is not healthcare facilities.


RECOMMENDED ATTENDEES

Hospital Engineers, Designers, Managers, Executive / Supervisors who aspires to become healthcare ventilation system competent person.


COURSE  PROGRAMME

1. Understand healthcare ventilation system standard design and validation requirements (HTM Part A).
2. Air Handling unit design and specification guidance.
3. Understand the standards of installation & maintenance of ventilation systems LEVs, Split Systems Air Handling units, Critical Systems, (HTM Part 'B'), principal components and correct maintenance requirements.
4. Understanding of the principal Health & Safety issues associated with ventilation systems of all types installed in hospital premises.
5. Understanding of the Roles and Responsibilities of Appointed persons.
6. Understanding of the basic principles of air conditioning system controls & the common problems associated with them. The necessary skills associated with system fault-finding and correction.
7. Carry out Air Handling Unit annual inspection audits and identify construction and maintenance issues.
8. Verify critical system airflow and pressures use appropriate instruments and calculations using criteria for determining the appropriate ventilation rates.
9. Complete Validation checklist reports for Critical Ventilation Systems.


SPEAKER

Ir. AL-KHAIRI BIN MOHD DAUD

Ir. Al-Khairi has 20 years of experience in research, cement, oil and gas, petrochemical, oleo chemicals industries and health care facilities. He has gained various experiences in design, construction, testing and commissioning, operate and maintain facilities and plants from various multinational companies both abroad and locally. He has served in various roles as engineers and manager to the plant and facilities.

With such a diverse industrial background, Ir. Al-Khairi has formed Faqeh Management, an asset and reliability company to improve the equipment reliability and maintenance standard in the industry. The main function of the company is to provide training and consultancy work for the industry. Among the industry that he has provided services are hospital and health care, airports, facilities management organization, printing and palm oil mills.

Currently Ir. Al-Khairi is the Advisor of the Oil, Gas and Mining Technical Division and a member of Building Services for the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). He is a principle interviewer to qualifying engineers for professional interviews as well as a committee member for engineer’s log book to ensure mechanical engineers registered with IEM has the correct training to qualify as professional engineers. Ir. Al-Khairi has written articles and delivered numerous talks on maintenance and reliability to IEM fraternity in Maintenance, Healthcare and Green Technology Seminar. Ir. Al-Khairi is also an associate member of Institute of Asset Management UK, Biomedical Engineering Society of Malaysia and Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH). He is a surveyor for MSQH checking on the facilities design and maintenance as well as safety and environment aspects of hospitals in Malaysia.

Ir. Al-Khairi is a Registered Electrical Energy Manager and has been appointed as the country expert and certified trainer to promote Energy Management Gold Standard under the Asean Energy Management Accreditation Scheme (AEMAS) for the country supporting Greentech Malaysia. To support the energy management practice, Ir Al-Khairi is a member of Malaysian Energy Professional Association (MEPA). He is a part of committee member to develop IEM position paper for alternative energy with all the country experts in the energy production field. Ir. Al-Khairi is keen to impart his knowledge to the regions. He is also passionate on energy efficiency and management practice.

On softer notes, Ir. Al-Khairi is passionate in alternative medicines practices. He is a Reiki Master, Feng Shui trained, Quantum Touch, Silva Mind Method and EFT practitioner. He also practices Qigong and Aikido to ensure a balance wealth and health.