Fragmented data. Unclear accountability. Underreporting. These are common challenges that workplace violence (WPV) prevention programs must address to keep up with Joint Commission and OSHA expectations.
A key component of medical environments is a sink. In healthcare facilities, they are present in exam rooms and laboratories and are necessary for hand hygiene compliance. Despite being a key measure in reducing infections, they can be a breeding ground for dangerous microorganisms.
Protective equipment in the lab is a frontline defense, in addition to being necessary for compliance. Yet experts warn that too many healthcare organizations assume their protective gear meets regulatory expectations without verifying its performance.
In this guest column, Dan Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS, laboratory safety officer for multihospital system Sentara Healthcare in Virginia, and otherwise known as “Dan, the Lab Safety Man,” discusses the important issues that affect your job every day. Today he talks about the importance of...
