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Hospital Safety Center: 2007 Archive
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December 2007 - View Full Issue
Proposed EC changes shine brighter on emergency plans
Spur better worker turnout during emergencies
Surveyors zero in on suicide risks and related assessments
How to deal with the media when a crisis hits your hospital
 
November 2007 - View Full Issue
Don't shoulder your holiday decoration policies alone
Try these tips to save energy-and the environment
OSHA wants progress reports on hospital's steps to protect workers against violence
Six steps OSHA recommended to Massachusetts hospital
 
October 2007 - View Full Issue
OSHA trumps HIPAA in a workplace violence investigation complaint
With code words, strive for memory-sparking terms
Surveyors want to see security noted in meeting minutes
Red flags to help you head off workplace violence
 
September 2007 - View Full Issue
The Joint Commission clarifies its generator testing requirements
Two bomb scares offer this hospital a chance to upgrade its planning
Prepare now for SOC and emergency plan changes
Top 10 security liability hot spots-and how to avoid them
 
August 2007 - View Full Issue
Common hospital chemicals appear under new homeland security reg
Watch for bloodborne pathogens, lockout/tagout, and other citations
Lab uses multidepartment audits to prep for survey
More states requiring annual violence risk assessment
 
July 2007 - View Full Issue
With EC changes coming, a review of your plans may be in order
EC.1.10: Successful risk assessments assign severity and set time frames
CDC and public health officials push two strategies
New technology creates hospital security concerns
 
June 2007 - View Full Issue
NIMS deadline looms for funding
Don't park your wheeled computers within unit egress corridors
Tackle your spreadsheet PFIs before September 1
Ingrained education readied workers for disaster
A communications center can handle many functions
 
May 2007 - View Full Issue
Epinephrine moves into the spotlight as a hazardous waste in hospitals
Update your wireless device policy based on this new information
Negative air pressure concern garners attention
Design and build a new public safety communications center
 
April 2007 - View Full Issue
Take a hike, HEICS: New HICS takes over for incident command
Going 'green' eases hazmat concerns
Daily vigilance proves to be the best survey prep
Pay attention to these Joint Commission 'hot buttons'
 
March 2007 - View Full Issue
Consider the Medical Reserve Corps to boost your regional disaster plans
One hospital details how it deputizes safety champions in all departments
ER shutdown offers a great emergency test scenario
Cautionary tale prompts broad solutions to drug waste
NFPA sets security guidelines for healthcare facilities
 
February 2007 - View Full Issue
Bloodborne pathogen violations remain OSHA's #1 citation magnet
Double-check for safe food-handling procedures in your kitchens
Weather changes may cause odors in the ventilation
Accreditation a future option for hospital security
 
January 2007 - View Full Issue
Draft emergency planning revisions emphasize escalating disasters
Pandemic preparedness: Thoughts about designing better drills
Has your hospital's back door been left wide open?
 
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