BETTER HEALTHCARE BUILDINGS Introduction to Infrastructure Unit Support Systems (IUSS) TRAINING COURSE: OCTOBER 2017
About IUSS IUSS aims to optimise the acquisition and management of South Africa's public healthcare infrastructure.
Introduction to IUSS By the end of the week-long training, professionals active in healthcare facility architectural design and engineering will be sensitised to the unique demands of healthcare facility design and engineering in the South African context.
Introduction to IUSS Participants will be informed of relevant South African acts, laws, regulations and standards…
Introduction to IUSS … be advised of applicable forums, resource material available and shown how to access these…
Introduction to IUSS …introduced to role-players, roles, responsibilities and downstream impacts of programming, briefing, budgeting, commissioning and maintenance…
… …also be introduced to theory of healing spaces, evidence-based design, and salutogenesis…
… …be made aware of engineering and environmental risks and mechanisms of iatrogenic, healthcare associated infection, nosocomial and occupationally acquired infection…
… …attend a guided tour of critical mechanical services and clinical equipment…
…discuss materials, specification, details and finishes…
…and also participate in interdisciplinary workshops to foster improved collaboration and communication.
Each event Will accommodate: a maximum of 60 delegates 5 days 30 lectures, site visit. 2 workshops
When 16 – 20 October 2017 WHERE: CSIR International Convention Centre RSVP and enquiries: Letta Chale at: lchale@csir.co.za or 012 841 3593
Who should attend Managers Health planners Doctors and nurses Architects and engineers Quantity surveyors Project managers and inspectors Most importantly, delegates will receive a certificate of attendance and an ECSA or SACAP CPD points.
Feedback has been very positive…
Some delegates who attended previous seminar commented: “…very informative and well structured. The workshop was way overdue.” Kemele Moloi Chief Professional: Professional Services, Midlands Regional Office
“It is an extremely useful course.” … “It is an extremely useful course.” Mbasa Xolisa Tshombe March (Prof) UP; PR Arch (SACAP) Act CD: Health Infrastructure & Technical Portfolio Services, Department of Infrastructure Development
… The IUSS course “was a very informative workshop which has and still continues to contribute immensely to our work as civil and structural engineers”. Paul Chipwanya Pr.Eng Chief Engineer: Civil & Structural, Department of Infrastructure Development
“Empowering as it sets the benchmark for future innovation.” … “Empowering as it sets the benchmark for future innovation.” Thirunavelli Pillay Pr.Arch Chief Architect: Health Infrastructure, Department of Infrastructure Development, Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
Don’t forget to RSVP Letta Chale at: lchale@csir.co.za or 012 841 3593 Book your space Don’t forget to RSVP Letta Chale at: lchale@csir.co.za or 012 841 3593
CSIR International Convention Centre Next course Date: 16-20 October 2017 Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre
*** FOR MORE INFORMATION lchale@csir.co.za 012 841 3593