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Hospital Safety Center: 2008 Archive
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December 2008 - View Full Issue
Upcoming EtO sterilizer rule takes effect in December
Peel apart the distinctions of the 2009 EC standards
Hospitals live through Ike and Gustav and tell you what they learned about emergency preparations
Specialty hospital recovers after document slipups
Ten tips to prepare for a surge in pediatric patients
Healthcare’s "dirty little secret" can create a big security challenge
 
November 2008 - View Full Issue
New clarifications, changed wording create challenges in 2009 life safety chapter
Patient suicides thrust prevention into a harsh spotlight
For two hospitals, moving patients to new buildings offers a chance to fine-tune their evacuation plans
Organize disaster drills with a new, free government tool
 
October 2008 - View Full Issue
Ten ways to boost the value of your safety committee
Asbestos violations add up to a possible $110,000 fine
Your emergency plans must anticipate utility disruption
Plane crash tabletop highlights emergency prep session
Hospital’s water loss offers insight for disaster prep
 
September 2008 - View Full Issue
Plenty of work to do before 2009 standards take effect
Iowa facility describes what worked during its response
Deadly medical records accident tied to mobile shelving
New research suggests RFID risks with ICU devices
 
August 2008 - View Full Issue
Safety competency rules will return to the EC chapter
NRC notes hospital gaffes in annual report to Congress
Helicopter crash drills prove useful for Florida hospital
Emergency session highlighted by tornado exercise
Outdoor pesticide handling boils down to common sense
 
July 2008 - View Full Issue
Experts offer tips to meet emergency planning rules
Sharpen safety practices around your hospital helipads
Corridor clutter stings, but 96-hour prep impresses
Talk to the IT team about emergency planning steps
 
June 2008 - View Full Issue
Tune up policies to eliminate surgical smoke hazards
Beef up your 96-hour plan with these 10 pointers
Observing ADA rules harkens back to risk assessments
OSHA official: Keep an eye on laundry worker safety
 
May 2008 - View Full Issue
Use renewed MRI focus to verify your risk reductions
Electronics recycling may require extra vigilance
Ways to prepare your hospital for the 'right' disasters
Join the bandwagon for hospital security grant wish list
 
April 2008 - View Full Issue
Help on hiring an emergency management coordinator
OSHA clarifies its PPE requirements for phlebotomists
Adopt these recordkeeping ideas for your EC efforts
Ensure your spring cleaning sends birds, rodents packing
 
March 2008 - View Full Issue
Beyond patients, MRSA is a big employee concern, too
Plug up potential legal liabilities in your disaster plans
Data-driven safety reports comb for every incident
Hospital focus continues on disaster preparedness
 
February 2008 - View Full Issue
Hospitals may need to report certain chemical quantities
Some hospitals may need to amend their nuclear licenses
Survey says: Some hospitals lag behind on workplace violence prevention
 
January 2008 - View Full Issue
Emergency plans must now gauge the ability to endure
ORs present fertile ground for waste stream reduction
Suicide risks and exit sign problems prove troublesome
Don't let your parking lots or garages become vulnerable security spots
 
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