The last part of the OSHA inspection applies to you only if your practice has been cited or fined for a problem. You have the right to contest OSHA’s citations and fines. The first step of this process is to request an “Informal Conference” with the manager/supervisor who sent you the citation letter. Your inspector […]
OSHA Compliance Takes a Team The responsibility and commitment of the management of OSHA compliance often weighs heavily on the shoulders of a facility’s OSHA Compliance Officer. It is important to remember that successful compliance is not the job of one individual. OSHA compliance is everyone’s job and comes with rewards and consequences that affect […]
A medical facility that specialized in treating knee pain, in Wall, New Jersey voluntarily closed its doors in March 2017 after at least 30 patients developed infections. The cause of the infections was improperly handled injections. Don’t let this happen to you! Follow safe injection practices to avoid patient infection. For the full story, follow […]
OSHA: Orientation Checklist How long has it been since you hired a new employee? Did you cover all the basics to get them started? Or did you have endless questions from your new employee about things you forgot? Orientation checklists are a great tool to have […]
First impressions count, and the way your office appears to patients, potential new employees or OSHA inspectors, should send the right message. Using a safety checklist can help. Does your practice look well-organized, efficient, and safety centered? The next time you enter your office, walk in the front door and visualize the space as a […]
Looking for more information on using engineered safety devices? We get a lot of questions at TMC about the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) standard requirement to use engineering controls, specifically sharps with engineered sharps protection often referred to as safety devices. Here are some specifics and resources you might find helpful if you are looking […]
After the inspection, the inspector will have a “Closing Meeting” to cover the preliminary findings. This meeting can happen immediately after the inspection or can be scheduled for a future date. At the Closing Meeting the inspector will meet with the OSHA Officer (and management if you request it) to go over all issues noted […]
You’re watching television and a commercial comes on with haunting piano music and attractive middle-age people looking at nature or enjoying outdoor activities in slow motion. No, it’s not an ad for an exotic vacation spot. It’s a PSA urging baby baby boomers to get tested for Hepatitis C. Technically it’s not a public […]
OSHA: Repeated PPE Training Your office has annual Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training, and as need to train new hires. Is there ever a need to train employees outside of these time frames? Yes, there may be a need to train your staff more often. If an employer has reason to believe that any affected […]
Paula Davies Scimeca, RN, MS, CARN, and author of Unbecoming a Nurse: Bypassing the Hidden Chemical Dependency Trap, recently wrote a guest post for the CDC’s Safe Healthcare blog. (https://blogs.cdc.gov/safehealthcare/out-from-under-the-bus/) about reporting drug abuse in a health care setting. “Many health professionals believe that reporting a colleague’s alcohol or other drug problem is “throwing them under […]
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