Because specimen transport involves personnel coordination, handoffs, and environmental conditions, there are many possible points of failure...Read More »
Hospital labs don’t typically discover OSHA compliance gaps during routine operations. They often find them when an auditor is already on-site,...Read More »
Clinical laboratories require a tremendous amount of energy to function. From continuous ventilation to temperature-controlled storage, water...Read More »
In this guest column, Dan Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS, laboratory safety officer for multihospital system Sentara Healthcare in Virginia, and otherwise...Read More »
Facilities should develop a standard protocol for dealing with spills. Protocols will vary based on the biological agent, but a systematic process...Read More »
Hazardous waste is a routine byproduct of medical laboratories, and proper handling and disposal are critical for workplace safety and regulatory...Read More »
In this guest column, Dan Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS, laboratory safety officer for multihospital system Sentara Healthcare in Virginia, and otherwise...Read More »
Thermal events tied to medication management devices are drawing heightened regulatory scrutiny—and hospital safety, facilities, and clinical...Read More »
Laboratories are a unique environment from an OSHA training standpoint. They include complex chemical and biological materials, potentially...Read More »
