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Hospital Safety Connection: 2011 Archive
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| June 02, 2011 |
| Hospital shooting raises security questions |
| Weekly Poll: Weather-related emergency action plans and evacuations |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Andy Rooney redux: Handwringing at its finest |
| Tip of the Week: Report card: How well are hospitals prepared for emergencies? |
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| May 26, 2011 |
| Missouri hospital evacuated safely during weekend tornado |
| Weekly poll: Workplace safety and health achievements |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Meanwhile, on the other side of town...interim gas measures? |
| Tip of the Week: OSHA updates requirements for PPE with new enforcement guidelines |
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| May 19, 2011 |
| No violations found in incident involving heavy equipment that injured two |
| Weekly Poll: Opinion on healthcare facilities with serious OSHA violations |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Harvester of Data: Data collection?your pathway to compliance |
| Tip of the Week: Joint Commission expects hospitals to address patient communication standards |
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| May 12, 2011 |
| Infected water system to be replaced in Washington hospital |
| Napa State Hospital under scrutiny for another assault |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Hot! Hot! Hot! (part 1) - Hot Labs |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Hot! Hot! Hot! (part 1) - Hot Labs |
| Tip of the week: EPA issues final rule to reduce boiler emissions |
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| May 05, 2011 |
| Man accused of murder at Napa State Hospital will go to trial |
| New California bill aims to improve safety for patients and staff at state hospitals |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Peeling back the layers of the onion?adventures in the kitchen |
| Tip of the week: The challenges of hazardous chemical reporting |
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| April 28, 2011 |
| New infant security system dubbed Hugs and Kisses |
| Bills to allow seismic safety deadline extension |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Scoping out some changes |
| Joint Commission revises requirements for fire alarm and protection systems |
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| April 21, 2011 |
| Nurses outraged over emergency room security switch up |
| Ambulance stolen from hospital |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Transporting blood and urine samples |
| Complimentary live demo of HCPro’s Patient Safety Monitor |
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| April 14, 2011 |
| Patient dies at Napa State Hospital from alleged attack |
| New emergency room opens in new facility in Hartford |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Crash carts |
| Tip of the Week: Many hospitals jumping on social media bandwagon |
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| April 07, 2011 |
| Fear of radiation exposure cause pediatric clinic relocation |
| Hospital security likely to be taken over by sheriff’s office |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Greetings From the Survey Zone |
| Tip of the Week: Hospitals go green, save money with free recycling program |
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| March 31, 2011 |
| California hospitals will be required to tighten security if new bill passes |
| New system to enhance communication between police and ED |
| Mac’s Safety Space: A visit to the infusion center |
| Tip of the Week: Upcoming OSHA hazard communication change may make process more user- friendly |
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| March 24, 2011 |
| California hospital will be able to withstand an 8.0 earthquake |
| Infant security system sets off unauthorized movement |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Life Safety Code retractable hooks |
| Tip of the Week: Use intranet website to put hospital’s emergency operation plans at everyone’s fingertips |
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| March 17, 2011 |
| GPS device used to keep track of newborns |
| Hospital fined for lack of workplace violence protection |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Electric blankets in patient care occupied rooms |
| Tip of the Week: Risk assessments: The catch-all for hazard analysis |
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| March 10, 2011 |
| Infant security program added to Colorado medical center |
| New facility being inspected before opening |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Temperature and humidity in the operating room |
| Tip of the Week: With more technology to choose from, it’s important to understand what to buy and why |
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| March 03, 2011 |
| California Children’s hospital fined for safety violations |
| Fire in hospital due to careless smoking |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Linens in the ENT clinic |
| Tip of the Week: Creating an environment that is friendly and secure |
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| February 24, 2011 |
| Healthcare provider uses technology to keep criminals away |
| Vermont hospital concerned about emergency room violence |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Joint Commission standards on mop and rag laundering |
| Tip of the Week: Worker’s death is a reminder to hospitals to ensure safe storage |
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| February 17, 2011 |
| Massachusetts facility fined for electrical safety issues |
| Hospital garage collapses and injures two |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Don’t let go of the coat |
| Tip of the Week: Hospitals have unique challenges to ensure air quality |
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| February 10, 2011 |
| Hey, put that camera away |
| Hospital reevaluating its railings |
| Mac’s Safety Space: When equipment retires ... |
| Tip of the Week: Boston hospital's EM program is deficiency free and wins high praise |
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| February 03, 2011 |
| OSHA fines Maine hospital for workplace violations |
| Napa State Hospital workers speak out about their concerns |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Fire alarm standards |
| Tip of the Week: Security’s involvement in suicide risks |
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| January 27, 2011 |
| OSHA investigates 3,000-pound equipment fall that injures two |
| Hospital fire causes some staff evacuation |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Safety committee meetings |
| Tip of the Week: Follow these eight steps to design effective emergency exercises |
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| January 20, 2011 |
| Dust bunnies find their way into Missouri hospital |
| New fire and protection revisions for hospitals by The Joint Commission |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Return of the thin white glove |
| Tip of the Week: Safety and infection control audio conference survey |
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| January 13, 2011 |
| Hospital recognizes need for workplace safety improvements |
| Hospital fire in India leads to 90 deaths |
| Mac’s Safety Space: I need to know |
| Oregon State Hospital's mental facility renovations will improve cramped living quarters |
| Mac's Safety Space: Using disposable razors |
| Tip of the week: Complying with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard |
| Tip of the Week: Virtual fire extinguisher provides realistic training |
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| January 06, 2011 |
| Texas hospital enhances security system |
| After incident, hospital invests in security technology |
| Weekly poll: Safety and holiday decorations |
| Shooting prompts hospital to add security features |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Life Safety Surveyor |
| Mac’s Safety Space: If they don't know by now . . . you must be remarkably emergency-free |
| Tip of the Week: Security considerations for psychiatric patients |
| Tip of the week: Keeping infection control compliance during construction |
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| December 15, 2011 |
| Baby abduction puts CA hospital in immediate jeopardy |
| Weekly poll: Working the healthcare worker safety beat |
| Mac's Safety Space: I need to know--the re-rise of glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant |
| Tip of the week: Comply with LS.02.01.10 |
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| December 08, 2011 |
| Healthcare employee injury rate higher than construction, mining, and manufacturing |
| Mac’s Safety Space: A cup of coffee, a sandwich, and . . . the boss! |
| Weekly poll: Following flu shot and mask wearing recommendations |
| Tip of the week: Preparing for a forensic patient |
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| December 01, 2011 |
| Hospital built with bioterrorism in mind |
| Weekly poll: Hand hygiene and glove use |
| Mac's Safety Space: A little more conversation--and a little more action too! |
| Tip of the week: Perform a risk assessment for surgical fires |
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| November 17, 2011 |
| Take our survey for a chance to win $100! |
| PA bill would address healthcare work violence |
| Weekly poll: OSHA and healthcare national emphasis programs |
| You gotta serve somebody--cause you've got HOSPITAL-ity! |
| Tip of the week: Comply with EC.02.03.05 |
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| November 10, 2011 |
| NC hospital faces immediate jeopardy after security incident |
| Weekly poll: Getting a jump on GHS |
| Follow the leader |
| Tip of the week: Comply with the most cited safety standard - LS.02.01.20 |
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| November 03, 2011 |
| OSHA cites ASCs most for bloodborne pathogens |
| Weekly poll: CDC and minimum expectations for outpatient infection control |
| Mac's Safety Space: I can't drive--5? |
| Tip of the week: Create a weapons-free environment |
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| October 27, 2011 |
| Many CA hospitals have risk of collapsing during major earthquake |
| Weekly Poll: Injury and illness rates in healthcare |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Random acts of impenetrable prose |
| Tip of the Week: Make your hospital sustainable |
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| October 20, 2011 |
| Call for Life Safety Code® stories and best practices |
| Hospital ER shuts down after meth contamination |
| Weekly poll: Safe patient handling and lifting |
| Tip of the week: Stop workplace bullying |
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| October 13, 2011 |
| Drug firms found liable in Vegas hepatitis C case |
| Hazmat response for medical waste exposure at MD hospital |
| Weekly poll: How safe are your home-laundered scrubs? |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Mac?s Brief on the September TJC Executive Briefings, Part 2 |
| Mac’s Safety Space: What we have here is a failure to communicate, or is it a water failure? Sewer failure? |
| Weekly tip: Requiring mandatory flu shots |
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| October 06, 2011 |
| Hospitals use flu vaccination to test mobile shelter |
| Weekly poll: PPE and one size does not fit all |
| Mac’s Safety Space: For those of you not so executively inclined, Mac?s Brief on the September TJC Executive Briefings |
| Tip of the week: Establish a preconstruction risk assessment team |
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| September 29, 2011 |
| Physician to stand trial for hepatitis outbreak |
| Weekly poll: New hires and hepatitis B protection |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Cappiello named COO of Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program |
| Tip of the week: Get safety policies and procedures approved |
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| September 22, 2011 |
| Prisoner escapes in hospitals a problem, reports IHSS |
| Weekly poll: Healthcare workers and the "Contagion" buzz |
| Mac's Safety Space: Under Pressure--Positively Clean |
| Tip of the week: Analyze the hospital life safety survey |
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| September 15, 2011 |
| 9/11 reminds hospitals and communities to check preparedness |
| Weekly poll: Workplace violence prevention in your healthcare facility |
| Mac’s Safety Space: This is a public service announcement |
| Tip of the week: Comply with new Joint Commission requirement for emergency exercises |
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| September 08, 2011 |
| Staff stay with patients despite order of evacuation |
| Weekly poll: Can you pass the 'Joisey?' bedbug test? |
| Mac's Safety Space: And now for something completely . . . the same |
| Tip of the week: Don’t splurge on a resource center |
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| September 01, 2011 |
| Hurricane Irene forces total evacuation for one CT hospital |
| Weekly poll: Will you have more resources for emergency preparedness next year? |
| Mac's Safety Space: Your mother should know . . . but what if she doesn't? |
| Tip of the week: Stay up to date with TJC during construction |
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| August 25, 2011 |
| 17% of nurses exposed to chemotherapy drugs |
| Weekly poll: Speaking up for safety as a patient |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Reasons (not) to be cheerful, part 3 |
| Tip of the week: Monitor physicians for emergency preparedness |
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| August 18, 2011 |
| Australian hospital may card unruly ER patients |
| Mac’s Safety Space: Since when should we let folks consider safety as an option? |
| Weekly tip: Clean your surgical suites right |
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| August 11, 2011 |
| Wisconsin piloting patient tracking system for mass casualty event |
| Weekly poll: Safety and progressive disciplinary policy |
| Weekly poll: Reacting to flu shot resisters |
| Tip of the week: Save money, improve customer service with a facility management resource center |
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| August 04, 2011 |
| Vancouver hospital was ready for hockey riot |
| Weekly poll: What’s riskier, a hospital stay or air travel? |
| Mac’s Safety Space: How soon is now, how safe is safe enough? |
| Tip of the week: Take the right steps for your MSDS |
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| July 28, 2011 |
| $25 million settlement moves ahead in Tenet case |
| Weekly poll: Is your boss a champion or nemesis of workplace safety? |
| Mac’s Safety Space: All we are is dust in the? |
| Tip of the week: Ensure that you think of security considerations ahead of a disaster |
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| July 21, 2011 |
| Hospital closes ER after faulty radiation reading |
| Weekly poll: Infection control for outpatient settings |
| Mac’s Safety Space: One more from the mailbag |
| Tip of the week: Establish parameters for risk assessments |
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| July 14, 2011 |
| Local radio reports nurse's aide most violent job in Washington state |
| Weekly poll: OSHA and whistleblower protection awareness |
| Mac's Safety Space: This ain't the summer of love (but maybe it could be?) |
| Tip of the week: Cut energy costs |
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| July 07, 2011 |
| Another person killed in FL hospital violence |
| Weekly poll: To sleep, perchance to dream |
| Mac’s Safety Space: What is a nonpatient care area? |
| Tip of the week: Defend costs to administration |
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| June 30, 2011 |
| News: MI hospital activates emergency response over powder |
| Weekly poll: Workplace flu shots |
| Mac's Safety Space: Not quite animal magnetism |
| Tip of the week: Learn from banks to create an environment that is friendly and secure |
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| June 23, 2011 |
| NFPA approves new versions of Life Safety Code®, NFPA 99 |
| Weekly poll: Worker safety vs. green issues |
| Mac's Safety Space: That's me in the corners. . .losing my infection (risks) |
| Tip of the week: Use hospital intranet for posting emergency operations plan |
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| June 16, 2011 |
| Man fired gun in Ohio hospital emergency room |
| Weekly poll: Reaching the flu shot goal |
| Mac's Safety Space: Beware the Ides of July? |
| Tip of the week: Evaluate new technology before purchasing |
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| June 09, 2011 |
| CA representative calls for continued funding of emergency mobile hospitals |
| Weekly poll: Germ-ridden cell phones and safety |
| Mac's Safety Space: Questions you can?t answer (right away) are the hallmark of a useful emergency exercise |
| Tip of the Week: Have a wide range of people--and food options--at your next safety meeting |
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