Effect of virtual training on healthcare workers knowledge of workplace fire safety in a tertiary care teaching hospital A quasi-experimental study

This quasi-experimental study focuses on assessing the impact of a Virtual Training Module (VTM) on healthcare workers’ knowledge of workplace fire safety in a tertiary care hospital. The objectives include designing and implementing a virtual training on fire safety, evaluating knowledge before and after the intervention, comparing pre- and post-test scores, and determining the association between knowledge and selected demographic variables.

Healthcare workers willing to participate, fluent in Hindi/English, and with device access were included, while newly recruited staff or those recently trained in fire safety were excluded. It is anticipated that participants receiving VTM will show a significant improvement in post-test knowledge, reflecting enhanced fire safety skills and safer workplace practices.

Overall, the study aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of virtual training in improving healthcare workers’ competencies, patient safety, and the overall efficiency of healthcare systems.