Preparedness is the first step in preventing workplace violence. OSHA outlines five core building blocks which when implemented should reduce the chance of a violent
OSHA: Our healthcare facility checks COVID-19 community levels to monitor transmission rates in our county. Will the Community Levels determine the preventive steps for our
Let’s be honest here; most OSHA and HIPAA healthcare Compliance Officers are chosen because they are the ones on the staff with the most time,
Numbers of new cases of COVID-19 infections are at the lowest they have been in months. In fact, many states, as well as counties, are
OSHA: What are some other common airborne pathogens aside from covid-19 that our office should keep in mind? Chickenpox Mumps Measles Anthrax Diphtheria Meningitis Common
First impressions count. Do you know what is the first impression patients have of your practice? Does it include safety? Hopefully your office appearance says
Your practice has received a subpoena for client records. What do you need to do? Don’t panic. This is not unusual. There are several things
OSHA: Has OSHA relaxed any of the covid-19 guidance for employers? No. Although the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) has been withdrawn, OSHA is working towards
Most OSHA inspections in healthcare practices are brought about by employee complaints and can be preventable. You may think that disgruntled ex-employees are doing the
OSHA: What were the top Federal OSHA citations in healthcare during the pandemic? The penalties below were retrieved from OSHA’s webpage listing industry specific citations
