As summer temperatures rise and heat waves impact regions across the country, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is advancing a heat standard to protect workers from heat-related illnesses. While OSHA has traditionally focused on high-risk industries such as construction and agriculture, the updated guidance now includes all environments, including medical and dental offices, […]
While some jobs may appear low risk, they often have hidden issues like workplace tension, burnout, and dissatisfaction. Conflicts in meetings, frustrated patients, and sudden resignations can create a sense of discomfort. Although these incidents may not receive widespread attention, they are nonetheless significant and can greatly affect workplace dynamics. It’s crucial to understand that […]
Disposing of regulated waste, including blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), is critical to workplace safety and health standards. Employers are responsible for adhering to regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws to ensure safe handling and disposal. Understanding Regulated Waste […]
Healthcare professionals often work in high-stress environments where emotions can run high, occasionally leading to threatening or aggressive behavior from patients. Handling such situations effectively is essential to ensure the safety of everyone involved while maintaining professionalism and compassion. Recognize Early Warning Signs – Understanding the early signs of agitation can help prevent escalation. Early […]
Understanding the requirements for updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is crucial for anyone managing hazardous chemicals or overseeing workplace safety. This article outlines when SDS updates are necessary and why accurate SDS information is vital for safeguarding employees and ensuring regulatory compliance. But First: What Is an SDS and Why Is It Important? An […]
OSHA: Why is OSHA Ending The COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking? A: OSHA has decided to focus on creating a broader Infectious Disease Standard instead of a COVID-19-specific rule for healthcare workers. This approach was always intended to replace the temporary COVID-19 rule and allows OSHA to protect workers from a wide range of infectious diseases, not […]
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has officially stopped working on a COVID-19-specific healthcare rule. Timeline: June 2021, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. Over the next year, the agency gathered public feedback through comment periods and public hearings. December 2022, OSHA […]
OSHA/Infection Control: What are the three ways to sterilize instruments used on patients? Sterilization of instruments achieves destruction of all forms of microbial life either by physical or chemical methods. There are different ways available to sterilize critical and semi-critical instruments/items utilizing either high or low temperature methods. Most instruments are heat stable and therefore […]
HIPAA: Does the new reproductive health care ruling require a change to the Notice of Privacy Practices? A: Yes, the new ruling does require changes to the Notice of Privacy Practices. However, due to the second ruling concerning Substance Use Disorder Treatment records, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the compliance […]
With the upcoming holidays and many family gatherings, one of the most important ways to protect yourself and loved ones is performing frequent hand hygiene. Good hand hygiene protects against sickness and disease such as the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses. Hand hygiene has been known to be the single […]
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