We can finally close the book, so to speak, on survey year 2022 and, in so doing, ponder the forces that come into play to increase the degree(s)...Read More »
In the absence of embracing of a culture of safety throughout all levels of any organization, the folks who manage the physical environment would...Read More »
How do you remove harms and dangers from your medical environment? Safety officials have studied this question for years and found many innovative...Read More »
While it is certainly the case that healthcare is doing a good job in managing the risks of fire during construction, there still appears to be an...Read More »
Water intrusion and accidental discharge of water are two of the leading causes of commercial property loss in the healthcare industry, according...Read More »
Sharps safety is a perennial problem in the laboratory environment, and staff can become inured to the dangers that needles, syringes, and other...Read More »
Be sure you understand the requirements of your state or local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when evaluating the annual testing of your...Read More »
Originally, I had planned this for sometime in January, but suddenly I find myself on the cusp of February and the “packing up the decorations”...Read More »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will proceed with three rulemakings focused on the healthcare industry—standards for...Read More »