A crisis can happen at any time, anywhere, and to any organization or community. Some are fairly predictable, such as the cyclical patterns of weather; others come unannounced, such as the events of 9/11. The very nature of the event or crisis is characterized by a high degree of instability,...
The laboratory is a source for several potential waste streams and in the eyes of regulatory agencies, managing those streams is the responsibility of the department. Consider regular (non-hazardous) waste, regulated medical waste (RMW), hazardous chemical waste, and radioactive waste; all need...
When you train your lab staff, are you raising their awareness on a topic, or are you teaching them how to respond to it? While both have their own merits, when a chemical is spilled or someone is stuck with a used needle, awareness alone isn’t enough, says Sean G. Kaufman, CEO...
It’s a new year, but the lab safety work continues, says Dan Scungio MT(ASCP), SLS, a laboratory safety officer for multihospital system Sentara Healthcare in Virginia. It’s the time of year when staff should look back at their successes and challenges from the past year, while...
The establishment of a drug diversion oversight committee is critical for healthcare facilities. As the healthcare industry grapples with the imperative to mitigate the unauthorized use or misappropriation of medications, this committee's role becomes ever more pivotal.
