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 […]
The very sad truth is the world is full of criminals and you have something they want: information and materials. You may have all technical safeguards in place to protect yourself from computer hackers and break-ins; however, what are you doing about the stream of people who walk in your office for business purposes? One […]
When OSHA decides to inspect your practice, the inspector(s) will show up at your door without notice. What happens then? What are your rights? When an inspector shows up, get a business card. Ask the inspector to have a seat in the lobby while you notify management and the OSHA Officer. We recommend delaying the […]
OSHA: Glove Types Nitrile, latex, and vinyl gloves have been sold in the market for years, and it is important to wear the right ones for the work you do. How does your facility decide which gloves should be purchased? Answer: Cost should not be the single gauge for choosing the type of glove […]
THE SELECTION. Last month’s newsletter discussed how a practice is chosen by OSHA for an inspection. If you missed it you can view the past newsletters on our website. THE PHYSICAL INSPECTION. An OSHA Inspector(s) will show up at your door. The inspector will gather basic information on your business and ask to view documents. […]
How does your practice get chosen by OSHA to be inspected? The usual way for a practice gets inspected is when an employee, ex-employee or patient reports it to OSHA for violations of OSHA regulations. This is called a “for cause” inspection. If a current employee reports a true regulation offense then a practice will […]
Effective January 18, 2017, the FDA has issued a ban on the manufacturing, distribution or use of powdered gloves. Below is a statement included in the Final Rule: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that Powdered Surgeon’s Gloves, Powdered Patient Examination Gloves, and Absorbable Powder for Lubricating a Surgeon’s Glove present […]
