Over the years, I’ve found that folks sometimes have a tough time wrapping their heads around instances in which sprinkler systems are impaired enough to require implementation of Interim Life Safety Measures. I will freely admit that in some instances, it is in the eye of the beholder (or the...
Physician appointment wait times reflect the supply and demand for physician services. The survey's reported increase in physician appointment wait times in four out of five specialties suggests that there is a shortage of physicians.
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 9
Last year, the healthcare industry hit a high of 45 million individuals affected by breach attacks, up from 34 million in 2020 and 14 million in 2018. That’s according to Critical Insight, which analyzes breach data that healthcare organizations report to the Department of Health and Human...
It’s hurricane season, and the time to prepare was yesterday. As climate change increases the strength and frequency of hurricanes and storms, hospitals and healthcare facilities in hurricane-prone areas need to be vigilant about staying prepared—harden their facilities, train their staff, and...
That equates to more than two nursing personnel assaulted every hour; 57 per day; and 1,739 per month, the data reveals.
“Nurses take an oath to do no harm, and many put their own safety and health at risk to help a patient. However, violence should not be considered just ‘part of the job...
Members of the LGBTQ+ community often experience discrimination, and that can extend to the realm of healthcare. A community member’s wellness can be put at risk due to healthcare workers’ lack of experience or training, not seeking care out of fear of being stigmatized or discriminated against...
Check your eyewash stations, verify air pressure relationships, ensure exit signs are functioning, review surgical instruments for proper sterilization, ensure food temperatures are within range, and train surgical staff on the fire safety timeouts.
Nurses at 15 hospitals in the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota began a three-day walkout Monday morning, September 12, 2022.
The strike started at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to last until early Thursday morning. Union officials said no negotiations are currently planned during the strike...
